Police Decide Not to Prosecute Lawmaker Kim Eui-gyeom Over Allegations of Han Dong-hoon’s Drinking Party in Cheongdam-dong
Application of Parliamentary Immunity to Statements Made in the Course of National Assembly Members' Duties
The police have decided not to prosecute Kim Eui-gyeom, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, who raised allegations about Minister of Justice Han Dong-hoon's 'Cheongdam-dong drinking party'.
Kim Eui-gyeom, member of the Democratic Party of Korea.
Photo by National Assembly Press Photographers Group
On the 24th, the Seoul Seocho Police Station announced that it had closed the case on charges of defamation by spreading false information against Assemblyman Kim due to lack of prosecutorial jurisdiction. The basis for the decision was the parliamentary immunity, which holds that members of the National Assembly are not held accountable for statements made in the course of their official duties in the Assembly.
Last October, during a comprehensive audit by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, Assemblyman Kim raised suspicions that President Yoon Seok-yeol and Minister Han had a drinking party with lawyers from the law firm Kim & Chang at a high-end bar in Cheongdam-dong, leading to complaints and accusations from Minister Han and civic groups.
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The police found that charges were valid against Kang Jin-gu, CEO of The Tam-sa, who is accused of unlawfully entering Minister Han's residence, and referred the case to the prosecution.
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