Dame Lydia Ko denies involvement in South Korean political controversy

Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 9:14am

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Dame Lydia Ko has issued a statement denying claims that she provided private golf lessons to South Korea's first lady, Kim Hea Kyung. The golfer has threatened legal action following allegations that the lessons occurred on the same day a fire in Seoul caused several injuries.

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1. RNZTue 27 Oct, 6:29am

   Dame Lydia Ko caught up in South Korea First Lady controversy (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 27 Oct, 7:00am

   Dame Lydia Ko dragged into South Korean political controversy (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 Oct, 9:14am

   Ko says she didn’t give Korea PM’s wife lessons (opens in new tab)