According to a report by Yonhap News Agency on the 20th, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held a "national address" and a press conference at the Seoul Longshan Presidential Palace on the 20th, discussing various hot topics such as the controversy surrounding First Lady Kim Keon-hee, national political reforms, and international situations.

According to reports, Yoon Seok-yeol first expressed self-reproach for the various controversies involving those close to him, and apologized to the public for this. Yoon stated that over the past two years, he has been working tirelessly, and while the public may feel he has shortcomings, he genuinely stands with the people. "No matter how hard I try, incidents that worry the public still occur. As president, I should not make excuses; everything is due to my negligence and lack of virtue. I sincerely apologize to the public for this."

Regarding the various issues involving his wife Kim Keon-hee, Yoon Seok-yeol stated that the lack of caution in handling matters has caused concern among the public, which is an undeniable mistake. However, Yoon denied the allegations that Kim Keon-hee interfered in governance, stating that it is necessary for the First Lady to assist the president in governing smoothly, and it is inappropriate to view this as "interference in politics." He said that Kim Keon-hee's public activities must follow public opinion, based on diplomatic conventions and national interests, and she will only attend necessary public events in the future, maintaining this approach.