Song Young-gil "Will Appear at Prosecution Tomorrow" vs Prosecution "Investigation Not Possible"

Song·Geom, Tense Exchange Over 'Voluntary Appearance'

Regarding the 'money envelope suspicion' at the Democratic Party of Korea's 2021 party convention, former leader Song Young-gil, who was identified as an accomplice in the bribery allegations, expressed his intention to voluntarily appear at the prosecution on the 2nd. However, the prosecution stated that they could not proceed with the investigation, leading to a standoff.

Former leader of the Democratic Party Song Young-gil is answering questions from reporters after returning through Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 on the afternoon of the 24th of last month.
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On the 1st, Song's lawyer Seon Jong-moon announced in a statement to the media, "Former leader Song will voluntarily appear at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office at 10 a.m. on the 2nd." It is expected that Song will reiterate his position to the media at this occasion.

When Song Young-gil arrived through Incheon Airport on the 24th of last month, he said, "Since this issue arose because of me, I will take responsibility and lead the resolution of the problem."

However, the prosecution stated that due to the investigation team's schedule, it is impossible to investigate former leader Song. They emphasized that the person under investigation should not arbitrarily decide the investigation schedule.

The prosecution's position is that if Song wishes, he can submit his statement in writing, and appearing in person to state his position would be unfair.

Meanwhile, the prosecution is accelerating the investigation by conducting additional raids on the regional headquarters and other camp officials of Song's primary election campaign on the same day.

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