Lee Jun-seok: "Other family reports on the 'Kim Hye-kyung controversy'... More serious than Kim Gun-hee"

On the 5th, Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the People Power Party, appeared on JTBC Newsroom for an interview.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] Lee Jun-seok, leader of the People Power Party, stated that he has received reports indicating "various other forms of controversies" involving Kim Hye-kyung, the wife of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, who is embroiled in a private errand controversy.

On the 5th, during an appearance on JTBC Newsroom, Lee was asked, "There have been many reports related to Kim Hye-kyung coming into the party, and you mentioned that verification and confirmation processes are underway. Are these reports substantiated?" He responded, "I was referring to other subjects rather than Kim Hye-kyung herself." Previously, on the 4th, during an appearance on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' Lee had said regarding the various reports surrounding Kim Hye-kyung, "Since these need to be verified and confirmed, I do not intend to act hastily."

Lee explained, "There is currently controversy over Kim Hye-kyung allegedly having asked a public official to do tasks, right? Besides that, I have received reports of other forms of controversies, and we are currently investigating." When the host requested further details, he added, "It seems related to family matters. We can assign considerable credibility to our sources, and once we fully understand the content, we will likely be able to disclose it."

When asked if this means the party intends to raise additional suspicions, Lee said, "I understand that the informant has also provided the same reports to the media. Therefore, I think the media will investigate and such information might be reported." He also mentioned, "Regarding Kim Geon-hee, wife of People Power Party presidential candidate Yoon Seok-youl, I know that civic groups have already filed complaints and investigations can proceed. However, the newly discovered issues (related to Kim Hye-kyung) involve serious misconduct by public officials," emphasizing that these are "clear subjects for investigation."

When asked if he believes the suspicions surrounding Kim Geon-hee have been resolved, Lee said, "Regarding what has come out so far, the candidate and spouse should sincerely apologize, and I believe they have done so. But if anything else arises in the future, we must respond accordingly." He added, "The issues raised about Kim Geon-hee’s career and phone calls were matters for which the candidate and spouse have apologized again, so I consider them settled. As for Kim Hye-kyung, since the allegations are just beginning, I understand these are far more serious than the issues previously pointed out regarding Kim Geon-hee."

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