Yoon Seok-yeol's 'X File' Non-Response Strategy... Will It Be Released Soon?

Director Jang Seong-cheol Expresses Willingness to Disclose to Anyone If No Legal Issues Arise

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporters Hyunju Lee and Boryeong Geum] Jang Seongcheol, director of the Gonggam and Nonjaeng Policy Center, who claims to have obtained the so-called 'Yoon Seok-yeol X(File),' stated that he is willing to disclose it to anyone. Jang also expressed his intention to deliver the file to the camp of former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, but said that Yoon's side has not contacted him. Former Prosecutor General Yoon maintains his stance of "not caring" about the series of events.

On the 22nd, Jang appeared consecutively on two radio programs and stated that he is willing to hand over the file to anyone who wants to disclose it. He also revealed that he recently contacted several political figures regarding the file delivery issue, saying, "I will give it to you, so if you are confident, please disclose it."

Regarding who created the two different X-Files written at different times, he said, "I have heard indirectly that the document written in June was created by the ruling party, and I presume the document written in April was created by an institution." He added, "It was probably made by the side that decided to attack once former Prosecutor General Yoon started his presidential campaign," and "My guess is that it was made by the ruling party."

According to Director Jang, the X-File contains about 20 allegations concerning not only former Prosecutor General Yoon personally but also his wife and mother-in-law. In particular, specific amounts of funds are detailed. He also predicted that the variable regarding Yoon's presidential bid declaration scheduled for the 27th will be July 2. July 2 is the day of the sentencing trial for Yoon's mother-in-law, who is on trial for allegations of fraudulent receipt of nursing care benefits.

Meanwhile, Yoon's camp has maintained its position of "not responding" to the X-File controversy involving Director Jang or political circles. Their stance is to avoid getting entangled in political attacks and to proceed with organizing the presidential campaign. Spokesperson Sangrok Lee said in a phone call that "(like the appointment of former Secretary-General Lee Seok-jun) there will continue to be announcements," adding, "Once the office opens soon, we will notify, and the political declaration schedule for late June or early July remains unchanged." Regarding the response to the X-File, he said, "It is not appropriate for us (the campaign) to use expressions like (direct confrontation, ignoring)."

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