Police on Monday questioned Kim Seong-hoon, former deputy chief of the Presidential Security Service, over allegations that former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee held a drinking party on a Navy vessel during their 2023 summer vacation. Kim is suspected of organizing the event and appeared as a suspect in abuse of power. He admitted boarding the ship but denied any drinking party occurred.
On February 23, 2026, police in Seoul questioned Kim Seong-hoon, former deputy chief of the Presidential Security Service, regarding an alleged party on a Navy vessel at Jinhae Naval Base in August 2023. The incident involves accusations that former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, used military assets for personal purposes by hosting an onboard gathering during their summer vacation. Reports suggest karaoke equipment was installed on the ship and firecrackers were set off.
Kim appeared before a special police investigation team at 10 a.m. as a suspect in abuse of power. During prior questioning by a special counsel team, he admitted to boarding the ship but claimed no drinking party took place. The police have taken over the case from the special counsel team and continue the probe.
The allegations stem from the 2023 summer period, raising concerns over the private use of military resources. No further statements have been issued by the involved parties.
