Kim Han-jung: "Is South Korea the Inca Empire? Being Treated as Sacrificial Lambs"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Kim Han-jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who was urged to leave the party due to real estate speculation allegations, strongly opposed by asking, "Is this the Inca Empire of the Republic of Korea?" He claimed that the party regards him as a sacrificial scapegoat.

On the 10th, Kim appeared on YTN Radio's 'Hwang Bo-seon's Start of the Morning' and said, "I am not unaware of the position, sincerity, or feelings of Representative Song Young-gil as the party leader. However, as a result, the situation has been pushed to resemble a sacrificial scapegoat for opposition party pressure."

He continued, "I have suffered tremendous defamation. Even members of the National Assembly have minimum honor and human rights that must be protected," adding, "Is our Republic of Korea the Inca Empire now, offering sacrifices and holding rituals? I do not think real estate issues can be corrected through political events or punitive effects like this."

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission raised suspicions that Kim used confidential information in his duties. Regarding this, he said, "They are assuming this because my wife purchased a piece of land in Jinjeop, Namyangju, one year ago," and added, "The announcement of the Wangsuk New Town confirmation was in December 2018, and my wife bought the land 1 year and 7 months after that. Therefore, it cannot be considered undisclosed or secret."

Kim also said, "Since the National Investigation Headquarters said they would investigate, I hope they first summon and investigate my wife," and added, "I told them that even if you feel wronged and humiliated ten times over, since suspicions have been raised and the party expects such, if you can be investigated again, then be investigated again, and I obtained her consent."

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