Jang Je-won: "It's absurd to call special treatment for my son, who has been in solitary confinement for 5 months"

"No involvement in son's issue as a member of the National Assembly or as a father"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Jang Je-won, a member of the People Power Party, stated on the 2nd regarding his son Jang Yong-jun (stage name Noel) being held in solitary confinement at a Seoul detention center, "It is absurd to call it a special favor when my son has been living in solitary confinement for over five months."

Through social media on the same day, Jang said, "Some media outlets reported as if my son Yong-jun was receiving special treatment by being held in solitary confinement at the detention center," adding, "I feel sympathy towards those who try to exploit another family's suffering to politically slander during a sensitive time."

He clarified, "Since the issue with my son arose, I have never intervened in any way," and continued, "Knowing how sensitive this issue is, not only as a member of the National Assembly but even as a father, I have never made any remarks or intervened in any matters related to my son's case, including the incident, investigation, trial, or detention conditions, whether he is called Noel or Jang Je-won's son."

Jang added, "After the reports came out, I inquired with the lawyer and learned that my son Yong-jun actually wanted to share a cell, but the detention center decided on solitary confinement due to management issues," and stated, "I will thoroughly investigate and reveal the truth to the public against any media or informants who maliciously report with political intent by exploiting others' misfortunes or attempt political harassment under the guise of whistleblowing."

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