Assemblyman Kim Hong-gul Returns Home After 11-Hour Prosecutor Investigation... Judicial Processing Decision Expected Next Week as Statute of Limitations Nears Expiration

Independent lawmaker Kim Hong-gul, who is suspected of underreporting assets, is responding to reporters' questions as he arrives at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 10th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] Ahead of the April 15 general election, Kim Hong-gul, the 3rd son of former President Kim Dae-jung and an independent lawmaker (56), who is accused of underreporting his assets, appeared at the prosecution as a suspect on the 10th, underwent an investigation for about 11 hours, and then returned home.

Kim appeared at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office around 9:20 a.m. with his lawyer, was questioned until 8:40 p.m., reviewed the investigation records for about an hour, and left around 9:30 p.m.

The Public Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kwon Sang-dae) is reported to have verified the facts regarding the overall allegations of underreporting assets against Kim.

During the asset disclosure before the April 15 general election, Kim was found to have omitted an apartment pre-sale right worth over 1 billion won and underreported the share of a three-story commercial building in Seoul registered under his wife's name, which led to his expulsion from the Democratic Party last month.

Subsequently, the National Election Commission requested an investigation by the prosecution, and civic groups also filed complaints.

Since the statute of limitations for election crimes in the 21st general election expires at midnight on the 15th, the prosecution must reach a conclusion next week on whether to take legal action against Kim based on the investigation results from this day.

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