Lee Jae-myung on Yuhan-gi's Death: "A Tragic Outcome Focusing on Surroundings While Ignoring Major Charges"

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[Gyeongbuk=Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, commented on the death of Yuhan-gi, former head of the Seongnam Urban Development Corporation's development project division, related to the 'Daejang-dong scandal' on the 10th, saying it was a "tragic outcome where only peripheral issues were raised while major charges were left aside."

After visiting Pyoamjae in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the afternoon, Lee told reporters, "I hope all necessary parts are investigated without sanctuary, but there is regret that major charges were left aside while only peripheral issues were raised, leading to this accident."

Lee hesitated to respond to reporters' questions. After a moment of thought, he said, "It is a regrettable matter. I pray for his soul."

He continued, "My opinion is that from the beginning to the end of this case, whether through a special prosecutor or a national audit, everything should be thoroughly investigated," emphasizing, "Through the investigation, we need to properly examine where the thousands of billions of won went and why the real culprits were left untouched."

He added, "There is regret over why irrelevant matters are repeatedly touched upon, causing such a tragic outcome."

Earlier that morning, Lee expressed through the election campaign committee's public relations team, "I am deeply saddened by the deceased's extreme choice," and stated, "A special prosecutor should be promptly appointed to uncover the substantive truth."

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