Justice Party "Yoon, Logic That He Drank but Did Not Drive Under the Influence... Must Clarify Golf Entertainment Allegations"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The Justice Party emphasized that regarding the golf entertainment allegations against former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, "It is necessary to uncover the truth without a single suspicion, beyond simply whether it was entertainment or not."

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On the 19th, the Justice Party criticized the media reports suggesting that former Prosecutor General Yoon received golf entertainment, hospitality, and gifts from Sambu Construction around 2011, stating, "Former Prosecutor General Yoon said, 'I never received any meal or golf entertainment, and I have never been involved in any case.' He claims that although he had meals and golf, it was not entertainment. He drank alcohol but argues that he did not drive under the influence."

Spokesperson Oh Hyun-joo said in a statement that day, "It is widely known that former Chairman Cho Nam-wook of Sambu Construction was a patron of legal professionals from Chungcheong Province and Seoul National University Law School," adding, "Citizens can only conclude that if it is recorded, the suspicion of entertainment is strong."

She continued, "This is a situation that cannot be dismissed as 'malicious false reporting,'" and said, "Especially, from the citizens' perspective, it is unacceptable for a prosecutor to play golf and drink with the head of a group suspected of criminal activity."

Spokesperson Oh pointed out, "Moreover, in 2011, Sambu Construction executives were investigated by the Special 2nd Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, but not a single one among dozens of executives and employees was punished," emphasizing, "This is why it is necessary to uncover the truth without a single suspicion, beyond simply whether it was entertainment or not."

He stated, "Former Prosecutor General Yoon has dismissed all suspicions by saying 'no,'" and stressed, "However, this time, since the allegations concern Yoon himself rather than those around him, he should clearly clarify the facts and respond to the citizens' questions." He added, "If necessary, we urge a thorough investigation to uncover the truth regarding the related matters."

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