Kim Sunam Files 500 Million Won Damage Suit Against Park Sooyoung... "'50 Billion Club' Is False"

Former Prosecutor General Kim Sunam

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Former Prosecutor General Kim Sunam has filed a lawsuit seeking 500 million KRW in damages against People Power Party lawmaker Park Sooyoung for her National Assembly audit remarks disclosing the so-called '50 Billion Club' list.

On the 7th, through his legal representative, former Prosecutor General Kim stated, "On this day, we filed a lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court against lawmaker Park, claiming 500 million KRW in damages for spreading false information." Kim's side said, "Apart from a legitimate advisory and consulting contract, there is no fact of receiving or promising any money or benefits from Hwacheon Daeyu or Kim Man-bae related to the Daejang-dong development project," adding, "We consider that our honor has been seriously damaged by lawmaker Park's remarks." They also said, "Parliamentary immunity cannot be unlimited," and "Immunity cannot be recognized for remarks made without even the minimum verification process."

Earlier, at the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee audit the previous day, lawmaker Park revealed the list, saying, "According to accountant Jung Young-hak's recordings and multiple testimonies, six people agreed to receive 5 billion KRW each," naming "Kwon Soon-il, Park Young-soo, Kwak Sang-do, Kim Sunam, Choi Jae-kyung, and a Mr. Hong." This means these individuals were promised 5 billion KRW from Hwacheon Daeyu, the Daejang-dong development project operator. Many of those named denied the claims as "groundless." Former Prosecutor General Choi announced legal action, and former special prosecutor Park expressed regret over the facts announced at the National Assembly audit, saying, "I regret that facts announced at the National Assembly audit were used as a shield under parliamentary immunity."

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