Lee Nak-yeon Side "Urges KDI to Conduct a Full Survey on Real Estate Holdings"
[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The campaign team of former Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Nak-yeon has called for a full-scale investigation into the real estate holdings at the Korea Development Institute (KDI), where People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Hee-sook was employed.
On the 26th, Kim Hyo-eun, spokesperson for Lee’s campaign, issued a statement saying, "When Lawmaker Yoon’s father purchased farmland, Yoon was working at KDI, and her brother’s husband was a policy advisor to the Minister of Economy and Finance," adding, "Considering various circumstances, it can only be suspected as real estate speculation involving the entire family, using public office information with her father as a front."
Spokesperson Kim criticized, "Yesterday at the National Assembly, a variety show that could not be watched without tears unfolded. Instead of providing explanations and reflecting, Lawmaker Yoon tried to divert attention by announcing her resignation and withdrawal from the presidential race," and added, "Even though she owns a house, she became a star by deceiving the public with 'I am a tenant,' and it seems she could not let go of the leading role until the end."
He also criticized People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok, saying, "He responded to Lawmaker Yoon’s tearful show with tears of approval."
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Spokesperson Kim stated, "The core issue here is real estate speculation crimes using public office information," and criticized, "Does pleading with tears erase guilt? If this is brushed aside like a snake slipping over a wall, not only Lawmaker Yoon but also the People Power Party will face the judgment of the people." He added, "Lawmaker Yoon should face the investigation by the National Police Agency’s Criminal Investigation Headquarters as confidently as she did her tearful resignation announcement," and called for "a full investigation into the real estate holdings of KDI employees."
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