Yoon Seok-yeol: "Confusion Among the Public Due to False Documents... Special Investigation Committee Launched Within the Camp"

"I am willing to respond to any summons for National Assembly current issue inquiries"

Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential primary candidate, is heading to the party leader's office at the National Assembly on the 6th to meet with Representative Lee Jun-seok. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Hyunju Lee and Juni Park] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who is under suspicion of 'accusation manipulation,' held an emergency press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 8th, stating, "Do not confuse the public with false documents," and said that if he is summoned to the National Assembly, he will "confidently explain his position." He also announced plans to launch a 'Special Committee for the Truth Investigation of Political Manipulation (Special Committee)' at the campaign level and stated that they will actively respond to any related issues that arise in the future.

At the press conference, Yoon appeared visibly agitated and said, "How can someone who first leaked information to the media suddenly become a whistleblower? The leaker should not hide after dropping such a bomb but come forward confidently and clearly explain the source and author of the digital documents," raising his voice. He then questioned, "Is the prosecution an institution that strictly investigates, or is it one that suddenly labels someone who leaked information to the media without meeting the requirements as a whistleblower?" When asked by reporters about the background of the leaker, he replied, "That is all I have said, and I think you probably know that part better than I do."

He said, "Anyone running for election must undergo unlimited scrutiny by the public," but added, "If you want to raise suspicions and demand verification, do so through normal materials and proper procedures, and those who raise issues must be able to take responsibility confidently through procedures and methods when the claims are false." He also said, "If I am removed by such manipulation, will that just lead to regime creation?" and urged, "The public should carefully watch the ongoing matters and never be deceived by such political manipulations again."

He also voluntarily requested to be summoned to the National Assembly. Former Prosecutor General Yoon said, "Since there is talk of summoning me for current issue inquiries, I will respond anytime."

Regarding this incident, he said, "I hope for a swift investigation," and added, "I know the party is handling it, and the campaign cannot remain silent, so we plan to launch the Special Committee for the Truth Investigation of Political Manipulation to respond."

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