Park Yong-jin Criticizes "Democratic Party's Leniency Toward Yoon Mee-hyang... Must Show Responsible Attitude"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Park Yong-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged the party leadership to show a responsible attitude regarding the various allegations raised against Yoon Mi-hyang, the elected representative.

On the morning of the 19th, Park appeared on KBS Radio and said, "In the beginning, there was a somewhat lenient attitude within the party towards Yoon Mi-hyang, but I do not agree with that. Issues related to accounting transparency apply equally to both the Korea Kindergarten Association and the Justice and Memory Foundation. They must meet the standards of the public's expectations and common sense."

He continued, "If we show an attitude of 'this side is close to me, so it's okay, but that side is not, so it's not okay,' the public will lose trust in our politics and the Democratic Party. I believe the Democratic Party leadership has no choice but to show a responsible attitude."

He pointed out, "A responsible attitude from the Democratic Party means that nothing has been decided yet and it is a matter for the leadership to decide. However, the legal and political realms are different. Yoon or the Justice and Memory Foundation may claim unfairness and take the issue to court, but accepting the public's common sense in the political realm is a different matter."

When asked if a party-level investigation is necessary, he said, "I believe there needs to be a verification process."

Park said, "Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong and the Korea Kindergarten Association are all connected to accounting transparency in some way. In the 21st National Assembly, we will have to consider how to confront unfairness, inequality, anti-democracy, and wrongdoings."

Regarding reports that Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong went on a business trip to China, he criticized, "Last Thursday, Friday, or this Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, there was a consensus that Lee's summons was imminent. They are conducting tests on all overseas arrivals. Because of the trip to China, Lee will not be able to attend the investigation for two weeks."

He also pointed out, "Chief Judge Jung Joon-young, who is in charge of Lee's trial, seems to be proceeding with the process of reducing the sentence by forming a compliance committee. Even within the prosecution, there is pressure on the Economic Crime Investigation Team led by Prosecutor Lee Bok-hyun to reduce the number of people subject to punishment."

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