Choi Jae-hyung's Side: "Dad's Chance? It Happened Because of Being Straightforward... Not Illegal"

Published 23 Jul.2021 16:33(KST)

Former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung (center) is holding a meeting with the People Power Party spokesperson group in front of the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 20th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Choyoung] The campaign team of Choi Jae-hyung, former Auditor General and a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, explained the recent so-called 'Dad Chance' controversy by saying, "It happened because Choi is straightforward."

Kim Young-woo, former People Power Party lawmaker and head of Choi's campaign situation room, appeared on YTN Radio's 'Lee Dong-hyung's News Face-off' on the 22nd and said, "There is absolutely no illegal situation."

Kim explained, "The loan given to the eldest daughter is being repaid, and (the second daughter) is renting out a house on a semi-monthly lease and receiving rent," adding, "Ordinary parents would have told their children to use the room without paying money. (Choi) rather, because he is straightforward, took the money."

He continued, "When the public official's property was registered and published in the official gazette, there was no problem," and said, "It may not be a good story, but if you call this 'parental chance' or 'Dad Chance,' there is nothing I can say."

However, he added, "The parents had the means to lend money and were repaid," and "From the perspective of those who did not have such parents, young people may feel a bit of discomfort, but if you scrutinize it that much, it is really difficult."

Regarding Choi's entry into the People Power Party, he said, "If (Choi) wants to do politics, it is natural to join the party, compete fairly, and win, and in that process, be evaluated and verified by the people. That was taken for granted," adding, "That is why the entry happened quickly."

He expressed confidence, saying, "Because he joined the party, the burden in the hearts of the lawmakers and out-of-office party branch chairpersons has been eased," and "Many people want to help our campaign."