Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Seong-man Raided... Yoon Geon-young Says "Investigation Like Picking Dried Persimmons"

The prosecution, having identified circumstances of illegal funds being exchanged during the 2021 Democratic Party of Korea leadership election, has conducted a search and seizure of Democratic Party lawmakers Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Sung-man. In response, Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Gun-young raised concerns, asking, "Is it acceptable for the prosecution to conduct investigations so selectively, like picking at dried persimmons?"

On the 13th, on MBC's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus,' Lawmaker Yoon said, "From what is being reported in the media, it is said to be a recording file from Lee Jung-geun's cellphone. This is not a bottomless pit; there must be a finite amount," expressing his view.

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The prosecution is investigating allegations that Lawmakers Yoon and Lee received political funds through former Democratic Party Deputy Secretary-General Lee Jung-geun during the 2021 Democratic Party convention. A recording file found on the former Deputy Secretary-General's cellphone is a key piece of evidence. Lawmaker Lee claims the investigation is "political oppression," while Lawmaker Yoon Kwan-seok denies any involvement.

Lawmaker Yoon stated, "They are denying the allegations, so I think we need to observe the progress of the investigation a bit more. If there is wrongdoing, of course, an investigation should be conducted thoroughly to uncover the truth. However, I wonder if it is appropriate for the prosecution to conduct investigations so selectively, like picking at dried persimmons."

If the investigation proves the allegations true, it is expected to deal a blow to the Democratic Party as well. Regarding this, Lawmaker Yoon said, "I do not have detailed information, so it might be a bit presumptuous to make a definitive statement, but I think it is unlikely that such things happened during the 2021 convention. In this day and age, with money envelopes circulating, it is not common sense at all.

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