“No flower blooms for ten days and no power lasts a decade.” This secular Korean proverb seems strangely suitable for the former First Lady Kim Keon-Heewhose ascent in the political sphere of South Korea is now obscured by a scandal that involves luxury jewels presumably received as bribes.
At the center of the dispute is a dazzling necklace of Van Cleef & Arpels, with 71 diamonds for a total of over 3.04 carats. Kim Keon-Hee He wore this extravagant piece during the Cima della NATO in 2022, an aspect that since then attracted intense control.
Public ministries are investigating whether the series – and other luxury items – have been provided by a large construction company such as bribes.
Observers have drawn surprising comparisons EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI of Qing dynastyFamous for his obsession with jewelry and absolute power. Cix According to reports, he died tightening a pearl that sides night (야명주), a mystical gem that is believed to shine for thousands of years.
The story of CixPerito pearl – enthusiastic about a young waitress during the boxing rebellion and discovered decades later inside a pillow – he rejects strangely with the current scandal. Both stories highlight The seductive influence of opulence and the cyclical nature of vanity, power and falling.
Kim Keon-HeeThe apparent charm for high -end jewels and geology has fueled criticism, with the detractors who frame it as A modern form of realization of the imperial decline. The current survey by the special consultant is maintaining public attention set on the case, raising questions about ethics, transparency and responsibility at the highest levels of political influence.
While the scandal takes place, the Koreans are left by wondering if it is only a contemporary dispute, or if the story is repeating itself through the lens of modern luxury and power.
Sources: Joongang Ilbo
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