Justice Jo Jae-yeon of the Supreme Court, involved in the 'Daejang-dong Geubun suspicion,' to hold a press conference this afternoon: "I will clarify the suspicions"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Cho Jae-yeon, a Supreme Court justice suspected to be 'that person' in the 'Jung Young-hak recording,' a key clue in the Daejang-dong development preferential treatment and lobbying allegations, will make a statement on the 23rd.

According to the legal community, Justice Cho will hold a press conference at the Supreme Court at 2 p.m. that day to announce his position regarding the allegations raised so far.

A Supreme Court official explained, "Justice Cho will explain the recent series of media reports and respond to questions."

Justice Cho has been embroiled in controversy as Kim Man-bae, a key member in the Daejang-dong allegations, mentioned in the recording that he intended to provide a villa worth about 5 billion won. The suspicion that Justice Cho was involved in the Daejang-dong case first surfaced in October last year, but recently resurfaced after the Korea Times disclosed the recording of accountant Jung Young-hak, submitted to the prosecution, reporting that 'that person' is a sitting Supreme Court justice.

Regarding these allegations, Justice Cho, Kim’s legal representatives, and the prosecution have denied them, stating there is no substance to the claims.

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