Kim Tae-nyeon: "Opposition has no reason to oppose LCT special investigation unless they have a special relationship with local forces"

Criticism Toward Park Hyung-jun: "Being a Mayoral Candidate Itself Is a Burden for Busan"

Kim Tae-nyeon, Acting Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending and presiding over the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Kim Tae-nyeon, Acting Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 19th urged a special prosecution to investigate the allegations surrounding Park Hyung-joon, the People Power Party candidate, regarding the purchase of Busan LCT (LCT). He raised his voice, saying, "If the People Power Party has no special relationship with local entrenched powers or secrets, there is no reason to oppose the special prosecution."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Acting Leader Kim criticized, "The opposition party says there is nothing they cannot do if they want to pursue the LCT special prosecution, but they are hesitant to actually introduce it."

He stated, "The allegations of preferential treatment and corruption related to construction permits surrounding LCT are the epitome of corruption. However, among the 43 people accused of preferential sales, only two have been indicted," and emphasized, "There have been many claims that the prosecution has been lenient and has given a free pass. This is an opportunity to thoroughly investigate the LCT allegations, which represent the pinnacle of local corruption."

Regarding the purchase allegations against candidate Park, he said, "The source of the LCT purchase and the details of the financial transactions must be clearly disclosed," adding, "The fact that such a person is a mayoral candidate itself is a burden for Busan. It might even be considered an insult to the citizens of Busan."

He continued, "There can be no exceptions to special prosecutions aimed at eradicating deep-rooted evils. The LCT special prosecution is the surest method," and urged, "Following bipartisan agreement on special prosecution, comprehensive investigation, and national audit, the National Assembly should take the lead in using this as an opportunity to eliminate real estate corruption. Since there can be no distinction between ruling and opposition parties in this matter, I request the active cooperation of the opposition party."

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