Democratic Party launches fact-finding team into ‘Myung Tae-gyun Gate’… First meeting on the 4th

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Seo Young-kyo, a member‌ of the Democratic Party of Korea, is questioning Audit and Inspection Service Chairman Choi Jae-hae regarding First Lady Kim Kun-hee and Myung Tae-gyun during the Legislation and Judiciary Committee’s audit⁢ of the Board of Audit and Inspection held at the⁤ National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 15th. 2024.10.15. Newsis

‌ The Democratic Party of Korea ‍has formed the ⁤’Myung ⁢Tae-gyun Gate Fact-Investigation Team’​ to investigate suspicions of manipulation of state affairs, including ‌suspicions of President Yoon ⁢Seok-yeol and his wife’s involvement in the nomination process. Representative Seo Young-kyo served as the head of the​ investigation team. The Democratic Party has⁤ been ratcheting up its offensive following the release of the transcript of the‌ phone call between President Yoon and Mr. Myung.

Representative Seo announced the list of investigation teams at the National Assembly Communication Center on the 3rd‍ and said, “The ‘Myeong Tae-gyun Gate’ is‍ not just a case of violation of the⁤ political fund law, but also suspicions ⁣of⁢ President⁢ Yoon and his wife’s involvement in nominations and party affairs, suspicions of manipulation of opinion polls involving the president’s wife and major politicians, He raised his voice, saying, “This is an incident ​like ‌a comprehensive gift⁢ set of‌ corruption, including allegations of ‌government development and secret leaks⁤ in national industrial ‌complexes and‍ suspicions of nomination donations by‍ local election candidates.”

Representatives Kim Byeong-gi and Han Byeong-do served as vice leaders of the investigation team. The committee members include Reps. Kim Seung-won, Jeon Yong-ki, Kim Ki-pyo, Kim Yong-man, Park Gyun-taek, Park Jeong-hyun, Song Jae-bong, Yang Bu-nam, Yeom ‌Tae-young, Lee ⁣Seong-yoon, Lee Yeon-hee, and Heo Seong-moo. The‌ fact-finding team is scheduled to hold ‌its first meeting on​ the ‌4th. Rep. Seo said, “Through the first meeting, we will organize what has happened so far and create an opportunity to report to the public ⁤in ⁣detail on⁢ legal, political, and⁤ moral issues.”

⁤ ‌ Regarding the ⁢transcript of the phone call between President Yoon and Mr. Myung, Rep. Seo⁣ said, “It is decisive physical evidence that the President intervened in the People Power Party nomination during the 22 by-election.” In the recording, ⁣President‌ Yoon said to Mr. Myeong, “The⁣ Mission ‍Committee (Nomination ⁤Management Committee) brought this⁢ to me, and I ‍said, ‘Since ‍Kim Young-sun⁤ (former lawmaker) has been‍ working hard since the primary, ⁤please give that (nomination) to Kim Young-sun.’ That’s a lot of talk.” , in the party,” he said.

The Democratic Party is increasing ‍the level of its offensive against President Yoon after‍ releasing ‌the recording

. At the National Assembly ⁤Steering Committee’s audit of government affairs held on the ‍31st of‍ last month, they launched an onslaught, mentioning ‌’resignation’ ​and ‘impeachment’, and on the 2nd, they held a ‘Pan-national condemnation of government‍ corruption’ and‌ urged President Yoon and his wife to⁣ ‘accept the special prosecutor’s law.’ Lee Jae-myung, leader of the‌ Democratic Party, also mentioned⁢ the ⁣’candlelight protests’ that took place during​ the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye.

Jo Hye-sun, Donga.com⁤ reporter ​[email protected]

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The Democratic Party ​of Korea ​has established⁤ a ‘Myung​ Tae-gyun Gate Fact-Investigation Team’ aimed at probing ‌allegations of state affairs manipulation, particularly⁣ regarding President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife’s‍ role in the nomination process. Representative ‍Seo Young-kyo is⁢ leading‌ this investigation​ team, following ⁣the​ release of a transcript of a phone conversation⁤ between ⁤President Yoon‌ and Mr. Myung.

Representative Seo​ emphasized ⁤that⁣ the ‌investigation extends beyond mere violations of political ⁣fund laws, alleging serious suspicions about President⁣ Yoon and⁤ his wife’s involvement in nominations,⁤ manipulative ‍opinion polling related to them, and other corruption charges, including government ⁢development misconduct. ‍Key members of ‌the investigation team include Representatives Kim Byeong-gi and Han Byeong-do as vice‍ leaders, along ⁣with several ‌others.

The first ​meeting‌ of the inquiry ⁣group is scheduled to occur shortly. During the meeting, they ⁤plan to⁤ review existing information and prepare a ‌detailed report addressing the legal, political,‌ and⁤ ethical implications of the ⁣case. The ​investigation was intensified ⁣in ⁣response to the released ‍transcript which ‍supposedly indicates ‌the⁣ president’s direct involvement in the nomination processes during the ​last by-elections.

The Democratic Party’s offensive against President Yoon has escalated, with discussions about resignation and‌ impeachment occurring during recent⁤ government audits. Additionally, prominent‌ party figures have‍ urged for the establishment of a special prosecutor’s law to thoroughly investigate the allegations, invoking memories of past public protests during significant ​political crises.

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