Seungbeom Go responds to criticism over 'eldest son Kanto intern' uncle's chance: "I did not intervene"

Nominee for Financial Services Commission Chairman Ko Seung-beom attends the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 27th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Ji-hwan] On the 27th, Go Seung-beom, nominee for Financial Services Commission chairman, addressed the controversy surrounding his eldest son’s internship at Korea Investment & Securities, where his uncle-in-law serves as chairman, stating, "I heard that (my son) applied after seeing the job posting on an internet cafe," drawing a line against allegations of favoritism.

Go stated at the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee confirmation hearing that day, "I did not intervene in the process."

Go’s son’s internship at Korea Investment & Securities from February to March last year was revealed, sparking controversy over preferential treatment. Kim Nam-gu, chairman and CEO of Korea Financial Group, the parent company of Korea Investment & Securities, is Go’s brother-in-law. This has led to suspicions that Go’s son may have used the "uncle-in-law chance."

Go said, "It was not an internship with the premise of employment," but added, "However, from the public’s perspective, there seems to be some aspect like that."

Regarding allegations of false address registration from 2001 to 2003 for his children’s school enrollment, he apologized, saying, "I am sorry. When we first moved, I did not realize that there was no elementary school in that complex. Not thinking about that, I decided to move near the school in the adjacent complex, so we ended up moving a little earlier."

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