Democratic Party: "Kim Yong's Arrest, Difficult to Grasp the Facts... The Truth Will Surely Be Revealed"

Kim Yong's Side: "Allegations of Illegal Fund Receipt Are Completely Untrue"

Reporter Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] On the 19th, the Democratic Party of Korea stated regarding the arrest of Kim Yong, deputy director of the Democratic Research Institute and close aide to party leader Lee Jae-myung, that "the person involved strongly denies the charges" and "the truth of the incident will definitely be revealed."

Kim Eui-gyeom, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, announced in a briefing that "the prosecution has arrested Kim Yong, deputy director of the Democratic Research Institute."

Spokesperson Kim said, "For the Democratic Party, it is difficult to accurately grasp the substance of the incident amid conflicting claims," but added, "for the time being, we must observe the progress of the prosecution's investigation."

He mentioned rumors about Yoo Dong-gyu's release and said, "The Democratic Party will closely examine whether there is any connection between Mr. Yoo's release and the arrest of Deputy Director Kim Yong."

The Democratic Party conveyed Kim Yong's position through text messages and other means. Kim Yong explained, "The reality of the prosecution's alleged fabrication, which had been circulating as rumors, is coming to light," and "the allegations of illegal fund receipt from those involved in the Daejang-dong project are completely untrue."

Kim Yong countered by saying, "No prosecution without evidence, no evidence without prosecution," and "they are fabricating crimes that do not exist."

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