Kwon Yang-sook
Encyclopedia
Kwon Yang-sook is the widow of former South Korea
n President Roh Moo-hyun
. She was the first lady when Roh was in office. She is a Buddhist, with the Dharma name
Daedeokhwa, and won support from the Buddhist community during her husband's presidential campaign.
Over the Lunar New Year
holiday in 2005, Kwon and her husband Roh underwent plastic surgery of their eyelids. Earlier, Kwon missed an official event claiming to have a cold. The publicly cited reason for the procedure was medical, but many believe that the added crease on the upper eyelids and removal of excess skin and puffiness on both lids were cosmetic in nature.
After Roh's term ended, Kwon was embroiled in a bribery scandal involving her husband. According to Roh's Web site, Kwon borrowed $1 million from Park Yeon-Cha, CEO of Taekwang Industry
, to repay a personal debt. However, during questioning by police, Kwon refused to disclose how and where the money was spent. Roh later committed suicide due to stress from the investigation. All charges were then dropped against the couple.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n President Roh Moo-hyun
Roh Moo-hyun
Roh Moo-hyun GOM GCB was the 16th President of South Korea .Roh's pre-presidential political career was focused on human rights advocacy for student activists in South Korea. His electoral career later expanded to a focus on overcoming regionalism in South Korean politics, culminating in his...
. She was the first lady when Roh was in office. She is a Buddhist, with the Dharma name
Dharma name
A Dharma name is a new name acquired during a Buddhist initiation ritual in Mahayana Buddhism and monk ordination in Theravada Buddhism. The name is traditionally given by a Buddhist monastic, but is also given to newly ordained monks, nuns and laity....
Daedeokhwa, and won support from the Buddhist community during her husband's presidential campaign.
Over the Lunar New Year
Korean New Year
Korean New Year, commonly known as Seollal , is the first day of the lunar calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays. It consists of a period of celebrations, starting on New Year's Day. Koreans also celebrate solar New Year's Day on January 1 each year, following the...
holiday in 2005, Kwon and her husband Roh underwent plastic surgery of their eyelids. Earlier, Kwon missed an official event claiming to have a cold. The publicly cited reason for the procedure was medical, but many believe that the added crease on the upper eyelids and removal of excess skin and puffiness on both lids were cosmetic in nature.
After Roh's term ended, Kwon was embroiled in a bribery scandal involving her husband. According to Roh's Web site, Kwon borrowed $1 million from Park Yeon-Cha, CEO of Taekwang Industry
Taekwang Industry
Taekwang Industry Co, Ltd. is a South Korean chemical, clothing and electronics company headquartered in the Jangchung-dong area of central Seoul. The company, founded by Lee Im Yong in 1950, has developed into a manufacturer of textiles, petrochemicals, wet weather and safety clothing, and audio...
, to repay a personal debt. However, during questioning by police, Kwon refused to disclose how and where the money was spent. Roh later committed suicide due to stress from the investigation. All charges were then dropped against the couple.