Yoon Camp Accepts Resignations of Han Mu-kyung and Jeong Chan-min... Party Expulsion Also Considered
People Power Party Demands Resignation from Lawmakers Kang Ki-yoon, Lee Joo-hwan, Lee Cheol-gyu, Jung Chan-min, and Choi Chun-sik
Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, is attending an emergency Supreme Council meeting related to the results of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission investigation held at the National Assembly on the 24th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] On the 24th, the campaign of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, announced that lawmakers Han Mu-gyeong and Jeong Chan-min, who were suspected of speculation in the Korea Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission's full-scale real estate investigation, have stepped down from positions related to the campaign.
Kim Byung-min, spokesperson for Yoon's campaign, stated on the same day, "Lawmakers Han Mu-gyeong and Jeong Chan-min, affiliated with the national campaign, have expressed their intention to voluntarily step down from campaign-related positions, and we have accepted this." However, regarding lawmaker Lee Cheol-gyu, he said, "Since he requested an additional opportunity to explain, we decided to observe the clarification process before making a judgment."
Additionally, the People Power Party decided to expel lawmaker Han, a proportional representative among the 12 party members suspected of violating related laws during real estate transactions. On the 24th, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, announced this decision of the party leadership to reporters after an emergency Supreme Council meeting.
Hot Picks Today
!["Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①](https://cwcontent.asiae.co.kr/asiaresize/93/2026051914165468840_1779167814.png)
"Rather Than Endure a 1.5 Million KRW Stipend, I'd Rather Earn 500 Million in the U.S." Top Talent from SNU and KAIST Are Leaving [Scientists Are Disappearing] ①
- "Not Jealous of Winning the Lottery"... Entire Village Stunned as 200 Million Won Jackpot of Wild Ginseng Cluster Discovered at Jirisan
- "I'll Stop by Starbucks Tomorrow": People Power Chungbuk Committee and Geoje Mayoral Candidate Face Criticism for Alleged 5·18 Demeaning Remarks
- [Weather] Nationwide Rain Brings Relief from Heat... Up to 80mm or More Expected
- "How Did an Employee Who Loved Samsung End Up Like This?"... Past Video of Samsung Electronics Union Chairman Resurfaces
Meanwhile, lawmakers Kang Ki-yoon, Lee Joo-hwan, Lee Cheol-gyu, Jeong Chan-min, and Choi Chun-sik were asked to leave the party. The remaining six lawmakers (Ahn Byung-gil, Yoon Hee-suk, Song Seok-jun, Kim Seung-su, Park Dae-su, and Bae Jun-young) were not considered problematic as their issues were either unrelated or sufficiently explained.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
