"'Lime Scandal' Kim Bong-hyun: If Kim Oh-soo Is Selected as a Witness at the Hearing, I Will Testify Sincerely"

Former Star Mobility Chairman Kim Bong-hyun Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Kim Bong-hyun, former chairman of Star Mobility and a key figure in the 'Lime Asset Management (Lime) scandal' that caused damage worth about 1.6 trillion won, stated that he would testify sincerely if selected as a witness at the confirmation hearing for Kim Oh-soo, nominee for Prosecutor General.

On the 20th, Kim's legal representative expressed, "If selected as a witness for the hearing, he will testify sincerely and truthfully as it is."

Previously, a media outlet reported that Kim Bong-hyun had lobbied political and business figures, including nominee Kim (former Vice Minister of Justice). In response, Kim's side claimed, "He has never directly spoken with former Vice Minister of Justice Kim Oh-soo, and the information related to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy gate was exaggerated hearsay."

The National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold the confirmation hearing for Prosecutor General nominee Kim Oh-soo on the 26th.

The People Power Party requested witnesses and reference persons, including former Star Mobility chairman Kim Bong-hyun (number 18). The Democratic Party has rejected the adoption of all 24 witnesses and reference persons requested by the People Power Party.

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