President Yoon of South Korea is suing for libel over claims that he was influenced by a Rasputin-like soothsayer in his decision to abandon the presidential palace, his latest effort to quell rumours that his political judgement is clouded by superstition. Yoon has brought criminal libel complaints against seven people, including journalists, an MP and former spokesman for the defence ministry, who claimed that a self-styled prophet known as Cheongong was involved in the relocation of the presidential office and residence after three-quarters of a century. Sponsored“Raising absurd fake allegations that a fortune-teller was involved in the decision process is an insult to public servants and the people,” Yoon’s office said earlier this month. “Anyone can raise suspicions as long as it is based on

Source: The Times February 23, 2023 08:28 UTC