Kwon Ik-wi "Investigation into preferential treatment and improper solicitation regarding helicopter transfer of Representative Lee Jae-myung"

"Multiple Reports Received... Verified Fairly and Transparently"

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission announced on the 16th that it has launched an investigation following multiple reports requesting verification of whether there were any special favors or improper solicitations during the process of transporting Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, by helicopter from Busan National University Hospital to Seoul National University Hospital after he was attacked.

Jeong Seung-yoon, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.
[Photo by Jo Yong-jun]

At a briefing held at the Government Seoul Office Building on the same day, Jeong Seung-yoon, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Commission, stated, “Considering the high public interest and the right to know regarding this incident, we have decided to notify the public about the receipt of reports and the commencement of the investigation,” adding, “We will verify the facts fairly and transparently in accordance with relevant laws.”

The Commission plans to investigate related institutions including Busan National University Hospital, the National Fire Agency, and Seoul National University Hospital. However, in accordance with laws protecting the confidentiality of informants, no other specific details have been disclosed.

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