Kim Byung-joo, chairman of MBK Partners, meets with former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Chairman Kim returned home on the 17th.
According to the investment banking (IB) industry on the 20th, Chairman Kim is said to be meeting with former President Clinton soon at his home in Seoul. It is reported that this meeting is the reason for Chairman Kim's return.
Earlier, far-right commentator Laura Loomer, considered a 'non-official' advisor to President Donald Trump, reported on social media that former President Clinton was visiting Korea and wrote that he was scheduled to attend a meeting at the home of the wealthiest billionaire in Korea, Michael Kim.
Currently, social media and online communities are sharing sightings of former President Clinton reported to have been seen in Gwanghwamun Square and Insadong in Seoul. Although there is no news on his visit on either Clinton's X (formerly Twitter) or the website of the Clinton Foundation, which is operated with his wife, Hillary, netizens speculate that the man engaging with citizens while being escorted is likely former President Clinton.
Meanwhile, Chairman Kim returned to Incheon International Airport on the 17th and was searched by prosecutors. The prosecution has imposed a departure ban on Chairman Kim in connection with the Homeplus incident. The ban applies to nationals, while a departure restriction is in effect for foreigners, and Chairman Kim is a U.S. citizen.