ROK leader issues apology amid scandal

The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologized for the concern he caused the public amid ongoing scandals and his record-low approval ratings.

During a televised address on Thursday, Yoon bowed his head to apologize for causing worry among the ROK people and the controversies surrounding first lady Kim Keon-hee.

"I believe the role of president is not a place to make excuses. All of this is due to my own shortcomings and lack of virtue," he said.