[National Assembly Asset Disclosure] Unique Assets of Lawmakers... Harp, Najeonchilgi, 2.5-Carat Diamond

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] According to the 'List of Property Changes of 20th National Assembly Members' disclosed by the Public Officials Ethics Committee of the National Assembly on the 26th, it was revealed that lawmakers also own artworks, musical instruments, and expensive jewelry.

Lee Chan-yeol of the United Future Party reported owning a cello (60 million KRW), while party members Joo Kwang-deok and Jung Byung-guk each declared a viola (65 million KRW) and a harp (63 million KRW) registered under their spouses' names.

Cho Hun-hyun of the Future Korea Party declared three paintings and one photograph worth a total of 175 million KRW. Jung Byung-guk of the United Future Party reported one painting by artist Kim Jong-hak (50 million KRW) under his spouse's name. Lee Jong-geol of the Democratic Party of Korea owned one piece titled 'Geumgangsan' by artist Jung Young-hwa (8 million KRW), and Park In-sook of the United Future Party declared one 'Yu Gwan-sun painting' (5 million KRW).

Son Hye-won, director of the Korea Najeon Chilgi Museum and member of the Open Democratic Party, included seven ceramics, three pieces of furniture, and 129 lacquerware items in her declared assets. She also reported owning three expensive wristwatches, including Rolex and Bulgari.

According to the membership ownership reports, the most preferred hotel health club among lawmakers in Seoul was the JW Marriott Hotel Marquis Health Club located in the Gangnam residential area, along with the Banyan Tree Club & Spa near Namsan and the Shilla Hotel.

Ji Sang-wook of the United Future Party, who declared combined spousal assets of about 5 billion KRW, owned two JW Marriott Hotel Marquis Health Club memberships (19 million KRW and 40 million KRW) under his and his spouse's names. Ji's spouse, Shim Eun-ha, also held a Banyan Tree Club & Spa membership worth 150 million KRW.

Cho Hun-hyun of the Korea Party declared a 2.5-carat diamond worth 25 million KRW under his spouse's name. Lee Jong-gu of the United Future Party also reported a 1-carat diamond ring worth 3 million KRW and a 2.8-carat sapphire ring worth 1 million KRW under his spouse's name. Kang Byung-won of the Democratic Party owned a 1-carat diamond worth 10 million KRW.

Among the United Future Party members, Yeom Dong-ryeol declared owning pure gold (24K) worth 29.5 million KRW, Joo Kwang-deok declared 20.642 million KRW worth, and Lim Yi-ja declared 7.26 million KRW worth. Lee Hu-sam of the Democratic Party also reported owning pure gold worth 6.285 million KRW.

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