KCTU Holds Press Conference Condemning Gyeongnam Police Agency, Demands Disclosure of Investigation Results on Allegations Against Assemblyman Kang Ki-yoon

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, Gyeongnam Solidarity with Fighting Workers, and others are holding a press conference in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency urging the announcement of the investigation results related to various allegations against Assemblyman Kang Ki-yoon. Photo by Sanghyun Lee lsh2055@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) and the Gyeongnam Solidarity supporting workers in struggle held a press conference in front of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency at around 10:30 a.m. on the 1st, urging the announcement of the investigation results into real estate speculation allegations against Kang Ki-yoon, a member of the National Assembly from the People Power Party (Changwon Seongsan District).

Attending the press conference were Ha Won-ho, Standing Representative of Gyeongnam Solidarity; Song Mi-ryang, Chairperson of the Labor Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party; Lee Jeong-ok, Co-Executive Director of the Gyeongnam Green Party (provisional); Noh Chang-seop, Chairperson of the Justice Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party; Park Bong-ryeol, Chairperson of the Progressive Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party; and Cho Hyung-rae, Head of the KCTU Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters.

The KCTU stated, "Kang was found to have violated laws including speculation in a full-scale investigation of real estate transactions conducted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, and on the 24th of last month, he was advised to leave the People Power Party leadership. Even before the land speculation issue involving LH employees and social elites surfaced in February, we submitted a request for investigation into various suspicions such as real estate speculation, illegal gift transfers, preferential treatment in work allocation, and involvement with organized crime."

They continued, "Even though six months have passed and the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has announced its suspicions, the progress and whereabouts of the investigation by the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency remain unknown to residents and civil society. If an investigation has been conducted, the results should be disclosed and a legal judgment made. If it has been neglected or only superficially monitored, the residents’ strict judgment and disposition should be awaited," criticizing the situation.

Finally, they declared, "If the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency fails to fulfill its responsibilities despite the investigation request, the KCTU, Gyeongnam Solidarity, and all civic groups will unite their strength to carry out a strong struggle."

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