Kim Bu-seon, who criticized Lee Jae-myung over various allegations, says "I see MB in Governor Lee"

"Demand to Disclose Account Allegedly Used to Pay Defense Team as Evidence of City Government Intervention"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Ju-hyung] Actress Kim Bu-seon demanded Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung to "reveal evidence that his elder brother Lee Jae-seon interfered in the administration and the bank accounts proving that money was given to the 30-member luxury former official legal team." Lee, a leading presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, is currently embroiled in allegations that he received free legal defense during his 2019 trial for violating the Public Official Election Act.

Actor Kim Bu-seon / Photo by Yonhap News

On the 31st of last month, Kim wrote on her Facebook, "It seems (Lee) took the blood tax of Gyeonggi residents at will and gave it to the legal team."

She continued, "He refuses to answer because the trial for violating the Public Official Election Act is related to his private life, but why does the Gyeonggi Province spokesperson hold press conferences and spread fake news about cases related to me?"

She also questioned, "Why has he still not submitted the medical opinion stating he underwent a physical examination to the civil court?" and said, "Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Young-chan, who raised the allegations, is correct."

She added, "When I see Lee, I see MB (former President Lee Myung-bak)."

Earlier, Kim criticized Lee regarding the free legal defense allegations. On the 30th, she sarcastically wrote on Facebook, "Is it also a lie that he underwent a physical examination at Ajou University Hospital?" and "He kept saying 'free, free' and even got free legal defense."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the expanded executive meeting held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office on the afternoon of the 31st of last month. / Photo by Yonhap News

Meanwhile, Lee explained the allegations against him.

On the 31st of last month, Lee wrote on Facebook, "It is absurd to say it was ridiculous that there was no handle to turn the millstone," and explained, "According to my publicly disclosed asset declaration, my nominal assets were 130 million won before and after the trial, and my real assets decreased by 300 million won excluding the increase in housing appraisal value."

Referring to lawmaker Yoon, he said, "There are boundaries in politics, especially in party primaries. Spreading false facts is one of the three major serious election crimes," and criticized, "It was excessive both politically and legally."

In response, lawmaker Yoon posted a Facebook message titled 'Governor Lee Jae-myung, please reveal the truth' on the same day, stating, "If Governor Lee discloses the total amount and source of the lawyer fees and their relation to asset changes without omission, that would be enough," and pointed out, "He cannot cover it up by calling it private life or absurd."

He also criticized members of Lee’s campaign, saying, "Even if (Lee) passes the preliminary election, do you guarantee there will be no problems in the main election where the opposition awaits?" and "Please immediately stop the shameless behavior of claiming it is negative campaigning when asked for the truth and threatening legal action against fellow lawmakers."

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