Gwak Sang-do: "If I must take responsibility for the Daejang-dong scandal, I will not hesitate to resign my parliamentary seat"

"Will Diligently Cooperate with Investigation, No Influence Exercised"

Assemblyman Gwak Sang-do [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Gwak Sang-do, a lawmaker who left the People Power Party amid special favor controversies related to the 'Daejang-dong scandal,' stated, "If there are parts I must take responsibility for based on the investigation results, I will not hesitate to take any measures, including resigning from my parliamentary seat."

On the 28th, through Facebook, Rep. Gwak said, "I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation related to the Daejang-dong development project to reveal who the 'real' owner is."

He added, "The day before, the Lee Jae-myung camp filed a complaint for election law violation, claiming that 'Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung is the de facto owner of the Daejang-dong development project,' calling it false information. This case has been assigned to the Public Investigation Division 2 of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. I agree to clarify who the owner of the Daejang-dong development project is and will actively cooperate with the investigation."

He also urged a swift investigation into the 5 billion won performance bonus received by his son. Rep. Gwak said, "I have urged an investigation on bribery charges regarding my son's 5 billion won performance bonus, and this case is being investigated by the Economic Crime Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office," adding, "I request a prompt investigation."

Rep. Gwak denied the special favor allegations, stating, "I have never exercised any influence over the Daejang-dong development project, and I reiterate that I have never performed any duties or made any statements related to the company 'Hwacheon Daeyu,' where my son was employed, in my capacity as a lawmaker."

Earlier that same morning, Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, said in an interview with YTN Radio's 'Hwang Bo-seon's Start of a New Morning,' "It would be in line with public expectations for Rep. Gwak to resign voluntarily," and added, "If Rep. Gwak does not consider resigning from his parliamentary seat, the National Assembly Ethics Committee may discuss expulsion or other measures."

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