Korean Party's Kim Myung-yeon Reported for Assaulting National Assembly Security Officer... "Groundless"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] Kim Myung-yeon, a member of the Liberty Korea Party, was reported to the prosecution on charges of assault causing injury for allegedly assaulting a National Assembly security officer in the plenary session hall during the vote on the Public Official Election Act amendment at the end of last year.

On the 6th, Representative Kim issued a statement saying, "National Assembly Secretary-General Yoo In-tae filed a complaint against me on charges of assaulting a National Assembly security officer during the vote on the election law amendment on December 27," revealing this fact.

The National Assembly Secretariat claimed in the complaint that Representative Kim struck the right knee of a National Assembly security officer performing security duties near the speaker's podium, causing an injury requiring 12 weeks of treatment. The officer, who was responsible for the security of National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang, reportedly suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament due to this injury. The complaint also included witness statements from 11 fellow staff members.

In response, Representative Kim said, "I wish the injured staff a speedy recovery," but denied all allegations.

He stated, "Despite the chaotic situation with dozens of people entangled around the speaker's podium at the time, I cannot help but suspect the intention of the National Assembly Secretariat, which leaked the name of a lawmaker to the media based solely on unverified statements from involved parties," adding, "I declare that this is completely unfounded."

He further warned, "The National Assembly Secretariat must immediately stop its act of oppressing the opposition party by filing a complaint with investigative authorities while ignoring sufficient fact-checking procedures despite my denial," and added, "I will consider all possible legal responses, including charges of false accusation, regarding these baseless assault allegations."

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