Lee Jae-myung Apologizes for Money Envelope Allegation in Jeondae... "Requested Song Young-gil's Early Return" (Update)

"Limitations in Fact-Finding"
"Request for Fair Investigation by Investigative Agencies"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 17th regarding the 2021 party convention, where allegations of money envelopes were raised, "As party leader, I deeply apologize for causing concern to the people." He also mentioned that he requested the early return of former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil, who is currently staying in France.

Before the Democratic Party's Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Lee issued an official statement regarding the party convention. He said, "There have been continuous reports of unpleasant allegations related to the last party convention. Although the full details of the matter have not yet been revealed, considering the current situation, we judged that it is necessary for the party to make a statement." He added, "The Democratic Party takes this matter very seriously, and as party leader, I deeply apologize for causing concern to the people due to this incident."

He stated, "The party will make efforts to accurately ascertain the facts and quickly resolve the situation," and added, "I would also like to say that we have requested the early return of former leader Song Young-gil for this purpose."

Rather than an internal investigation, he urged a fair investigation by investigative agencies. Lee said, "As everyone knows, the party has clear limitations in fact-finding regarding this matter," and "We request a swift and fair investigation by investigative agencies, free from political considerations."

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is apologizing on the 17th before the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly regarding allegations that associates of former leader Song Young-gil distributed 94 million won to lawmakers during the 2021 party convention process. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

He continued, "The Democratic Party will take corresponding responsibility and measures according to the facts, and will use this incident as an opportunity for a fresh start by firmly establishing fundamental measures to prevent recurrence," adding, "As a public party responsible for the democratic republic of Korea, I once again apologize to the people for causing disappointment and concern."

Currently, the Democratic Party is under suspicion that during the 2021 party convention, former leader Song's side delivered tens of millions of won in political funds. The prosecution conducted searches and seizures on Democratic Party lawmakers Yoon Kwan-seok and Lee Sung-man on charges of exchanging illegal political funds to secure Song's election.

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