Lee Dong-hoon Claims "Regime Conspiracy"... Lee Jun-seok "Party-Level Truth Investigation Launched"

Former Chosun Ilbo editorial writer Lee Dong-hoon, who was investigated on charges of receiving money and goods from a 'fake fisherman' Kim Mo, is leaving the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Violent Crime Investigation Unit on the afternoon of the 13th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Lee Dong-hoon, former editorial writer of Chosun Ilbo, who is accused of receiving bribes from a fake seafood businessman, claimed that he was coerced by a ruling party figure. In response, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, stated, "The party will immediately launch a thorough investigation."

On the 13th, Lee said on Facebook, "This is a shocking matter. To be coerced with promises that if you help the administration, the issue will be dismissed is outrageous."

Lee, who served as a spokesperson for former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, told reporters right after the police investigation that a ruling party official approached him and promised to cover up the case if he betrayed Yoon and helped the administration.

He said, "A person from the ruling administration came to see me," adding, "They said if I attacked Y (former Prosecutor General Yoon) and helped them, they would make the issue disappear." He also mentioned that after saying 'I won't do it, I can't do it,' his face and name were plastered all over the media.

He emphasized that the entire situation was a "conspiracy."

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