"Stop Playing Goblin Tricks," Says An Minseok Amid Suspicions of Attending Nam Wook's Wedding Ceremony

An Min-seok Suspected of Attending Nam Wook's 2007 Wedding
"I Don't Clearly Remember... Probably Went Because of the Bride's Father"

Ahn Min-seok, member of the Democratic Party of Korea.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Allegations have been raised that Ahn Min-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the wedding of Nam Wook, a key figure in the so-called 'Daejang-dong scandal.' Earlier, when it was revealed that Nam's brother-in-law worked as a secretary in Ahn's office, Ahn distanced himself by calling it a "goblin's prank."

According to a New Daily report on the 3rd, Ahn attended Nam's wedding around 2007 when he was a first-term lawmaker. Guest A, who attended the wedding with Ahn, said, "Among those who attended Nam Wook's wedding in Osan were Ahn Min-seok and other influential politicians from Osan City."

In response, on the 4th, Ahn told Chosun.com, "I don't clearly remember whether I went to the wedding or not," but added, "If I did attend, it would have been because of the bride's father, Nam Wook's wife's father."

He continued, "Would anyone clearly remember if they attended a wedding more than ten years ago?" and said, "Since someone reported it, I guess I must have gone."

He further stated, "The bride's father was one of many senior figures in the region. I was probably a first-term lawmaker at the time and attended several weddings on weekends. It would be strange to clearly remember whether I went or not," adding, "If I went, it was only as a guest on the bride's side, and the truth is I have no acquaintance with Nam Wook. No matter how much they try to fit the pieces together, it’s useless."

Meanwhile, on the 3rd, Ahn announced on his Facebook that his secretary, who is Nam Wook's brother-in-law, had resigned. He said, "Today, my secretary, who is Nam Wook's brother-in-law, left my office. Although I feel regretful, I accepted his resignation."

He added, "Nam Wook should clarify his position regarding the Osan Unamdeul development allegations, especially for his brother-in-law," and "I hope this goblin's prank will finally stop."

At the end of last month, Ahn denied any special relationship allegations after it was revealed that Nam Wook's brother-in-law, known as a 'key man' in the Daejang-dong case, worked in his secretary office. On the 26th of last month, Ahn appeared on CBS Radio's 'One Match' and said, "I called it a divine prank or a goblin's prank," and explained, "I reviewed whether that friend became a secretary, but I don't clearly remember, so I asked my former aide, and he said he recommended him."

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