Suspicion of Targeted Investigation on Lee Jae-myung... Democratic Party Calls for "Punishment of Political Prosecution"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jin-ho] The Democratic Party of Korea stated that "there must be punishment for the political prosecution gang" in response to a media report alleging that the prosecution targeted former Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung in an investigation.

Lee Yong-bin, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 7th, "This is an unfiltered exposure of the power-driven investigations by political prosecutors that have spread like a poisonous mushroom," adding, "The reality can no longer be overlooked."

The spokesperson also claimed, "(The allegation of the targeted investigation of Lee Jae-myung) may be just the tip of the iceberg," and insisted, "The identity of the behind-the-scenes forces that tried to join hands with the prosecution's power must be thoroughly uncovered." He urged, "The Supreme Prosecutors' Office Inspection Department should promptly begin an investigation."

Earlier, KBS reported that in 2017, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Violent Crimes Division pressured Lee Mo (40), a member of the 'Gukje Mafia-pa' organization suspected of operating an illegal online gambling site, to testify about misconduct by then Seongnam Mayor Lee Jae-myung during their investigation.

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