Lee Jae-myung: "Lime and Optimus are low-level smear politics" vs Kim Ki-hyun: "Are you feeling guilty about something?"

Kim Ki-hyun, member of the People Power Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung responded to the opposition party's criticism regarding the 'Lime and Optimus fund fraud allegations' by saying, "(The People Power Party) should stop their low-level slander politics." In response, Kim Ki-hyun, a member of the People Power Party, rebutted, saying, "It only raises suspicion that they have a lot to hide."

On the 15th, in an interview with YTN Radio's 'Hwang Bo-seon's Start of a New Morning,' Rep. Kim said, "If there really is no problem, they should openly clarify it, but they are trying to muddy the waters."

Earlier, on the 14th, Governor Lee Jae-myung criticized the People Power Party for repeatedly raising the Lime and Optimus fund fraud allegations through his Facebook post.

In his post that day, Lee wrote, "It is pitiful to see them engaging in shady and low-level outdated political attacks based on clear falsehoods when there is already a shortage of rational checks and alternative proposals for competition," adding, "The outdated behavior of launching baseless, nonsensical slanderous political attacks treats awakened and active sovereign citizens as fools who can be swayed by agitation."

Governor Lee Jae-myung of Gyeonggi Province. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Regarding this, Rep. Kim said, "What political attacks is our party making?" and added, "We are raising issues because the core figure in the Lime case, former Star Mobility Chairman Kim Bong-hyun, testified in court, it was confirmed that a leased multifunction printer at then-Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon's campaign office was supported by an Optimus affiliate, and it was confirmed that Governor Lee Jae-myung met with then-Optimus advisor Chae Dong-wook."

Rep. Kim also emphasized the need for a special prosecutor regarding the Lime and Optimus cases.

He explained, "Optimus founder Lee Hyuk-jin is a figure directly connected to the core of the current power, but no investigation has been conducted," and "former Chairman Kim Bong-hyun testified in court that 50 million won was delivered to former Chief Secretary Kang Ki-jung through Lee Kang-se, CEO of Star Mobility, and although the investigation is gaining momentum, the prosecution had been investigating for four months but proper investigations were not conducted during that period."

He added, "Suddenly, the situation is becoming urgent, and I suspect the government and ruling party are trying to cover it up," emphasizing, "A special prosecutor who can clearly and confidently reveal the truth is necessary."

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