Lee Jun-seok "Urges Special Prosecutor for Daejang-dong"... Begins 'Walking Protest'

Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, is embarking on a walking protest demanding the introduction of a special prosecutor, from the National Assembly to the fountain in front of the Blue House, after concluding a press conference on June 6 calling for a special prosecutor investigation into the Seongnam Daejang-dong Gate. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, has launched a "walking protest" urging a special prosecution related to the "Daejang-dong benefit suspicion."

On the afternoon of the 6th, Lee held a press conference at the National Assembly titled "Demanding a Special Prosecution for Lee Jae-myung's Daejang-dong Gate" and asserted, "The public wants a more rigorous investigation, a swift investigation, and above all, a fair investigation than ever before."

He continued, "The so-called Daejang-dong Gate has been coming up with various names day by day, raising suspicions that it is a power-type corruption linked to the regime," and explained, "Especially, there are rumors of collusion with Lee Jae-myung, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, who was in charge of local administration."

He then criticized the prosecution's investigation. Lee pointed out, "Looking at the recent progress of the prosecution's investigation, it is so sluggish in terms of speed that it is hard to believe it is an agency investigating a major corruption case, and there are many shortcomings, such as no investigation has been conducted on candidate Lee Jae-myung, who claimed to be the mastermind, in terms of the scope of the investigation."

Addressing the Blue House, Lee raised his voice, saying, "If this investigation is not conducted swiftly now, will it cause greater disgrace by conducting the investigation under the pressure of the imminent election and public opinion, or will it accept the special prosecution proposed by our party right now and clearly identify the wrongdoing?"

Along with this, Lee predicted a strong struggle to unfold in the future. He said, "So far, we have passively fought, hoping that the prosecution and the investigation headquarters would conduct a swift and strict investigation while watching the development of the case," but added, "However, from today, it is time for the People Power Party leadership, presidential candidates, and every party member to increase the intensity of the struggle."

After concluding the press conference that day, Lee began a walking protest from Yeouido, passing through Gongdeok and Gwanghwamun Square, to the Blue House fountain. Former Board of Audit and Inspection Chairman Choi Jae-hyung, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, also participated.

Lee also emphasized, "We will inform the public of the necessity of the special prosecution law and, above all, expose the unfairness of the sluggish investigation conducted by the Moon Jae-in administration to cover up this case," and stressed, "No matter what happens, we will continue the movement to judge those who hurt the hearts of the people, confiscated the property of the original residents of the Daejang-dong area, and above all, are acting hypocritically as masterminds behind all this."

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