Kang Deuk-gu: "Investigation of Yoon's wife started with Deutsche Motors 'Jeonju' exposure"

Kang Deuk-gu, a member of the National Assembly Education Committee from the Democratic Party of Korea, held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 2nd. Kang urged for "full reopening of schools in the second semester and full operation of after-school programs" to eliminate educational inequality. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Democratic Party has claimed that a police internal investigation has begun based on a tip-off from another financier regarding the 'Deutsche Motors stock manipulation' suspicion involving Kim Gun-hee, wife of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate.

On the 12th, Kang Deuk-gu, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, questioned Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye at the National Assembly Budget and Accounts Committee plenary session about the progress of the investigation into the case, making these remarks.

Kang said, "According to confirmation from my office, the internal investigation started not only with Kim Gun-hee but also with another financier named Jeong. Jeong invested 2.8 billion won in cash alone," adding, "It seems Jeong did not receive a proper share of the profits after the stock manipulation. Therefore, as a financier involved in the stock manipulation, he risked punishment to provide the tip-off."

He continued, "The credibility of the internal investigation report is very high due to the tip-off from an accomplice under criminal law," and pointed out, "At that time, the police requested data from the Financial Supervisory Service to verify the stock manipulation, but the Financial Supervisory Service refused to cooperate." He also noted, "Kim Gun-hee was married to candidate Yoon, who was then the head of the Special Investigation Division at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. Later, in April, he was promoted to chief prosecutor at the Yeoju branch office, a position equivalent to a senior prosecutor."

Kang added, "Therefore, there is reasonable suspicion that candidate Yoon was involved in the suspension of the police internal investigation into the stock manipulation case," urging Minister Park for a thorough investigation. Minister Park responded, "We will investigate thoroughly according to the law and principles."

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