Lee Nak-yeon "Optimus and Lime, unclear suspicions... hope the prosecution investigates thoroughly"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said regarding the Optimus and Lime fund allegations raised against the Democratic Party, "I hope the prosecution conducts a thorough investigation and reveals the truth."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 12th, Lee said, "Various unclear allegations have been raised regarding the Optimus Lime fund fraud case. I hope the prosecution investigates strictly and thoroughly, regardless of who the target is, leaving no suspicion and revealing the truth," emphasizing, "We will respond firmly to baseless claims and inflated suspicions."

The People Power Party is launching a full-scale offensive against the Democratic Party regarding the Optimus and Lime allegations. Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, said at the early strategy meeting for the National Assembly audit held that morning, "The Lime and Optimus incident seems to be escalating into a power-type gate," adding, "There have been multiple testimonies that 50 million won was already handed over to former Blue House political secretary Kang Ki-jung for lobbying purposes. Lee Nak-yeon, Governor Lee Jae-myung of Gyeonggi Province, and Democratic Party lawmaker Ki Dong-min were also mentioned."

Meanwhile, regarding the recent speculation about the reinstatement of Donggyodong faction elders, Lee drew a line, saying, "I believe the Donggyodong faction elders will help the Democratic Party in a dignified manner from outside the party."

Regarding the North Korean military parade, he said, "The enhanced weapons such as the new ICBM show that North Korea has not abandoned its will to develop weapons of mass destruction, which raises concerns as it could threaten peace on the Korean Peninsula and the world."

He continued, "Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the North Korean National Defense Commission, expressed his hope in his own voice that the day will come when the South and North will again join hands, which I evaluate as a positive remark indicating that the deadlock in inter-Korean relations may be eased. I hope the North accepts our requests for joint investigations, cooperation in recovering remains, and restoration of military communication lines."

Since social distancing was lowered to level 1 from that day, Lee conducted the Supreme Council meeting without wearing a mask. He said, "I thank the people who have cooperated so far. However, it is too early to relax. We must continue to comply with quarantine rules," urging caution.

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