The Democratic Party Begins Investigation into Gangdong-gu Mayor's Alleged Wife Abuse, Promises Strict Response
Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 6th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] The Democratic Party of Korea began an internal investigation on the 6th into Lee Jeong-hoon, the mayor of Gangdong District, Seoul, affiliated with the Democratic Party, who is under police investigation for allegedly assaulting his wife.
Lee So-young, the party spokesperson, told reporters after the Supreme Council meeting on the morning of the same day, "The Seoul City Party immediately launched an investigation regarding the allegations of spousal assault by the Gangdong District mayor," adding, "If the investigation results are promptly obtained, the party and the city party will respond strictly."
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Mayor Lee is under police investigation for allegedly assaulting his wife, Ms. A, multiple times in locations such as an apartment parking lot and a park.
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