Prosecutors Decide on Lee Jae-myung's 'Appearance'... Democratic Party Launches Counterattack (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, took a step back from the 'bulletproof controversy' by accepting the prosecution's summons regarding the Seongnam FC sponsorship fund allegations on the 26th. As Lee agreed to appear before the prosecution, it is expected that the Democratic Party will counterattack by demanding a thorough investigation into the stock manipulation allegations against Kim Keon-hee, wife of President Yoon Seok-youl, using the same standard as applied to Lee.

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On the afternoon of the same day, Lee met with reporters at the National Assembly and said, "As you know well, this is a case that was closed with no charges," but added, "Although the prosecution's behavior is utterly incomprehensible, I will face it confidently."

Regarding the summons date of the 28th proposed by the prosecution, he said, "I already have scheduled commitments and a plenary session is planned, so it is difficult to go immediately," adding, "After that, I will consult with my lawyer to decide on a possible date and the method of investigation."

Lee Jae-myung to Reject Prosecution Summons on 28th... Investigation Method to Be Decided Through Lawyer

With Lee agreeing to appear before the prosecution, a change is expected in the ruling party's offensive accusing him of being a 'bulletproof party.'

On the morning of the same day, Chung Jin-seok, emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, urged Lee, saying, "Appear before the prosecution on December 28 and prove your innocence." On Facebook, Chung wrote, "Why is a lawyer who knows the law so afraid of the prosecution's investigation?"

Targeting Lee's recent livelihood tour, he said, "I saw reports that he would avoid appearing before the prosecution on the 28th while visiting Jeonnam and Gwangju regions under the name of a 'listening tour,'" emphasizing, "The plenary session will be held on the 28th. I hope Lee attends the National Assembly plenary session that day and sincerely cooperates with the prosecution's investigation."

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, also pressured Lee during the morning emergency committee meeting, saying, "All issues raised against Lee are personal matters and were raised by his own party during the presidential primary, so why call it opposition suppression?" He added, "If the prosecution summons, he must appear, and if he feels wronged, he should prove it."

Democratic Party Expected to Respond Strongly to Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor

The Democratic Party may launch a strong offensive toward the People Power Party with the 'Kim Keon-hee special prosecutor' while showing Lee's compliance with the prosecution's summons.

On the same day, Park Hong-geun, floor leader of the Democratic Party, strongly criticized during the morning supreme council meeting, saying, "There is already overwhelming evidence of illegal acts committed by Kim Keon-hee and her mother," and "On the other hand, Lee Jae-myung's case, which was already closed, has been revived with a 'summons notice.' The justice and common sense of Yoon Seok-youl's prosecution republic are not functioning at all."

Park mentioned the recorded conversation of Choi Eun-soon, mother-in-law of President Yoon, which contains circumstances indicating she received information from former Deutsche Motors chairman Kwon Oh-soo. Park said, "'I spoke with Kwon Oh-soo, and he told me to sell quickly,' this is Choi Eun-soon's statement," and questioned, "Despite such vivid voice evidence, is the president's family 'above the law'?"

He continued, "It has been over a year since allegations of stock manipulation accomplices involving Kim Keon-hee and her mother were raised. However, the prosecution has neither summoned Kim for questioning nor conducted a written investigation," signaling an expected counterattack.

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