Prime Minister Han Seong-sook Expresses Regret Over Controversy Surrounding Han Dong-hoon's Press Conference

Prime Minister Han Seongsook expressed regret on the 11th over the controversy surrounding claims that an employee from the Prime Minister's Office intervened in the press conference process of independent lawmaker Han Donghoon during a National Assembly interpellation session. Prime Minister Han said that the employee's question was inappropriate and apologized to the public. Prime Minister Han explained that it was not appropriate for an employee of the Prime Minister's Office to ask a question at a press conference held by a member of the National Assembly without revealing his or her identity. However, regarding the opposition party's allegation of 'surveillance,' she drew a line, saying there are questions about using such a term. She also added that she had conveyed the intent of an apology to the Speaker's Office and Han's office, and that she would also review measures to prevent a recurrence. The controversy arose after lawmaker Han said at a press conference the previous day that the attendee who answered as a "ordinary citizen" was in fact confirmed to be a director at the Prime Minister's Office.