Kim Bong-hyun's Side "Never Gave Money to Ki Dong-min"... Denies Related Reports

"Igangse 'Saw Them Giving Money'" Statement Released
Also Submitted Opinion Letter to Prosecution Regarding Ruling Party Investigation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Former Star Mobility CEO Lee Kang-se testified that he directly witnessed former Star Mobility Chairman Kim Bong-hyun (46, indicted and detained) handing over tens of millions of won to Democratic Party lawmaker Ki Dong-min, but Kim’s side has strongly denied the report.

On the 5th, Kim’s legal representative issued a statement saying, "We would like to clarify our position regarding the article about lawmaker Ki Dong-min that was reported yesterday," adding, "The reported content is not true, and Chairman Kim has never given money to lawmaker Ki Dong-min, nor is there any evidence of such."

On the 4th, a media outlet reported that "Former Chairman Kim was seen by former Gwangju MBC President Lee Kang-se directly delivering tens of millions of won to Democratic Party lawmaker Ki Dong-min, according to testimony given to the prosecution."

On the same day, Kim’s side denied the report and announced that they had submitted a written opinion to the prosecution last week regarding investigations involving ruling party figures. However, they did not disclose the contents of the opinion.

Meanwhile, on the 4th, the Criminal Division 6 of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Rak-hyun) conducted a search and seizure of the office and residence of lawyer Yoon, who is mentioned as a "prominent opposition politician," based on the contents of a letter from Kim Bong-hyun written while in detention, including the chairman’s office of Woori Financial Group.

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