Reported 8 months ago
On June 26, Representative Yu refuted Mirror Weekly's claims of his extravagant diplomatic lifestyle and his wife's alleged arrogance towards embassy staff, emphasizing that nearly all the allegations were untrue and damaging to their reputation. Yu clarified during the press conference in Washington that accusations of misusing public funds, instructing embassy staff, and extravagant spending were all baseless. He defended his wife's need for escort during shopping as official duties and not lavish personal purchases. Yu debunked rumors of excessive spending and emphasized the necessity of appropriate renovations at the official residence to maintain national standards, denying claims of excessive spending or luxury purchases. Yu concluded by stating that the allegations against him and his wife were groundless and unacceptable.
Source: YAHOO