"Only 100 Million Won Received" Collapse Disaster Broker Moon Heung-sik... Opposing Testimony Emerges

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] In the trial of the 'Gwangju Hakdong Disaster,' court testimony revealed that illegal monetary transactions were led by broker Moon Heung-sik. This contradicts Moon's side's claim that "only the fact of receiving 100 million won is acknowledged."

On the 15th, Judge Kim Yong-min of the Gwangju District Court Criminal Division 10 held a trial session for brokers Moon and Lee (74), who were indicted for violating the Attorney-at-Law Act, and conducted witness examination of Kim, CEO of Hansol Enterprise, who bribed them.

During the prosecution's questioning, CEO Kim explained that he handed over a total of 540 million won to these brokers under the pretext of helping them be selected as general, asbestos, and immovable property demolition contractors.

CEO Kim testified, "Mr. Lee merely played the role of a messenger and I understand he received pocket money of 5 to 10 million won from Mr. Moon." This indicates that Moon was the mastermind behind the 'black money,' and Lee only delivered the money.

He added, "The reason Moon did not take the forefront was because of past unpleasant incidents for similar reasons."

It is known that CEO Kim first connected with them in 2008 through his older brother (former president of Hansol).

Moon's defense attorney maintained the position that only the fact of receiving 100 million won from CEO Kim's older brother in March last year is acknowledged.

The defense attorney questioned the witness, arguing, "Mr. Lee is a senior whom Mr. Moon treats respectfully, so would he only have done errands?", "Why would Mr. Lee, a mere messenger, talk about secret requests?", and "Haven't you only met Mr. Moon once?"

Lee's defense attorney also denied some charges, stating, "Meeting CEO Kim (the bribe giver) twice is all there is." According to the testimony, it is estimated that CEO Kim met them at least twice, in June 2017, and January and September 2018.

The next trial will be held on January 28 next year, with the attendance of the key witness, CEO of Dawon ENC.

Meanwhile, Moon was brought to trial on charges of conspiring with Lee or acting alone to mediate the selection of redevelopment maintenance project contractors such as demolition work and receiving money and goods from companies including Dawon ENC and Hansol Enterprise.

The prosecution believes that Moon conspired with Lee to receive 590 million won, received 700 million won alone, and received a total of 1.29 billion won in money and goods over 11 occasions.

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