"Investigation of Lee Jae-myung's Son and Resignation from Candidacy"... Full-Scale Offensive by the Opposition Party

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Female and youth committee members of the People Power Party launched a full-scale offensive against Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, amid allegations related to his son. They called for investigations into suspicions of prostitution, gambling, and even demanded his resignation from the candidacy.

The party's Central Women's Committee issued a statement saying, "It is truly shocking that Candidate Lee's son not only engaged in illegal gambling but also frequented illegal massage parlors, and even allegations of prostitution have emerged."

They added, "It has been confirmed that Candidate Lee's son posted so-called reviews on a community site after visiting massage parlors, filled with content such as dissatisfaction with the service relative to the money spent and specific details too shameful to mention. If the author of the posts is confirmed to be Candidate Lee's son, an immediate investigation must be launched," they argued.

Candidate Lee has denied the allegations concerning his son. Meeting reporters at the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, he said, "I also checked, and there was no fact of prostitution involving my son," adding, "Since he swears it is not true, as a parent, I have no choice but to believe him."

On the same day, the party's Youth Headquarters and University Student Committee held a press conference at the Yeouido party headquarters and issued a statement condemning Candidate Lee.

They said, "We youth are outraged," and criticized, "The illegal acts of Candidate Lee's son themselves are problematic, but the real issue is that Candidate Lee covered up his son's illegal acts with his power."

They continued, "The ruling party as a whole has stepped forward to protect the candidate's adult son, acting as his guardian," and said, "'Dad's chance' and the unfairness, foul play, and sense of privilege relying on the power of the 'ruling party's presidential candidate' infuriate the youth of the Republic of Korea."

They also stated, "Every day, various allegations of illegal acts too embarrassing to mention, as well as suspicions of preferential treatment or unfairness in the university admission process, are pouring out."

They concluded, "We now expect him to take responsibility as a politician and offer a sincere apology," urging, "If he has even a slight intention of a heartfelt apology, he should resign from the presidential candidacy."

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