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[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Democratic Party lawmaker So Byung-chul (Jeonnam Suncheon, Gwangyang, Gokseong, Gurye (Gap), Judiciary Committee) pointed out the slow investigation into key suspects alleged to have illegally received money from Hwacheon Daeyu during the full meeting of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, regarding the recent controversy surrounding the Hwacheon Daeyu corruption case, and urged a thorough and swift investigation into the Busan Savings Bank corruption case, which is suspected of being a sloppy and lenient investigation.

Regarding the so-called “50 Billion Club,” which has sparked public outrage, lawmaker So Byung-chul said, “The public is curious about those who received illegal money, but there has been no progress,” and added, “Considering the public’s anger, I urge a thorough and swift investigation within the legal scope.”

In response, Minister Park Beom-gye said, “I agree with your remarks, and investigations into the concerns raised by Committee Member So are underway,” dispelling public concerns about the sluggish investigation.

Then, citing the white paper released by the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation in March, lawmaker So said, “Although 27 trillion won of public funds were injected related to the savings bank insolvency, only 11 trillion won has been recovered so far. If Chief Prosecutor Yoon Seok-yeol had conducted a thorough investigation at that time, it could have been prevented,” and added, “Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo said this matter is also included in the current investigation, so I urge a thorough reinvestigation.”

Minister Park replied, “Honestly, I have not yet received a report on this matter,” implying that the reinvestigation into the Busan Savings Bank corruption case is not proceeding smoothly.

Lawmaker So emphasized, “The Busan Savings Bank investigation has the original sin of failing to recover 11.1 trillion won of hard-earned money from ordinary citizens, regardless of political party,” and requested, “Please pay special attention.”

Minister Park responded, “I will check on it.”

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