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Wife of South Korea’s Lee shuns limelight to reduce ‘first lady risk’
Kim Hea-kyung, the wife of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, has maintained a low-profile public role to avoid scrutiny, contrasting with her predecessor Kim Keon-hee's high-profile approach. Political observers view her strategy as prudent, given the influence presidential spouses can exert despite lacking official constitutional roles.
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