'Fake Fisheries Businessman Bribery Allegation' Former Editorial Writer Donghoon Lee Appears at Police (Comprehensive)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] Lee Dong-hoon (51), former editorial writer of Chosun Ilbo, who is accused of receiving money and goods from Kim (43, detained), who impersonated a fisheries businessman, appeared at the police station on the 13th.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Violent Crime Investigation Unit began summoning and investigating Lee from around 10 a.m. that day.
Kim, who impersonated a fisheries businessman and provided money and goods to key figures in the prosecution, police, media, and political circles, reportedly testified in a previous police investigation that he gave Lee money and goods such as golf clubs. Lee, the former editorial writer, served as a spokesperson for former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol but stepped down ten days after his appointment on the 20th of last month.
So far, the police investigation related to the fake fisheries businessman targets seven people in total, including Deputy Chief Prosecutor Lee, former Pohang Southern Police Station Chief Commissioner Bae, former Chosun Ilbo editorial writer Lee Dong-hoon, and TV Chosun anchor Eom Seong-seop.
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Lee also arranged meetings for Kim with Hong Jun-pyo and Kim Jeong-jae, members of the People Power Party. The two lawmakers reportedly felt suspicious after meeting Kim and distanced themselves from him.
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