[6.3 Election] Governor Gong Youngmin Refutes '300 Million Won Allegation'... "Vile Sabotage Ahead of Primary"

"Not Even 1% Truth"... "Political Sabotage" Ahead of the Primary

Explaining the 300 Million Won Allegation Based Only on the Petitioner’s Claims

"Legal Action" Announced... Confronting Baseless Shadows Head-On

Ahead of the June local elections, Gong Youngmin, the governor of Goheung County seeking re-election, has been embroiled in allegations of accepting illegal political funds amounting to around 300 million won. He defined this as a "vile political sabotage ahead of the primary election" and announced his intention to take legal action.

With only speculation circulating and the police investigation ongoing, Governor Gong faces the disadvantage of having to campaign while fighting against unfounded suspicions. He signaled his determination to confront the situation head-on, describing it as being put to the test against shadows without substance.

Ahead of the local elections, Gong Youngmin, the mayor of Goheung County who is seeking re-election, has been embroiled in allegations of accepting illegal political funds amounting to 300 million won. He has labeled this as a "vile political conspiracy ahead of the primary" and has initiated legal actions. Photo by Kim Jaeseung

The controversy erupted after a petition containing suspicions of receiving 300 million won during the 2022 local elections was filed while the police investigation was still underway. Although the investigation is ongoing, all these claims are solely based on the assertions of the petitioner and have not been corroborated by objective facts. In other words, the allegations against Governor Gong remain at the level of unsubstantiated claims with no clear evidence.

On April 4, Governor Gong took to his social media to categorically deny the allegations, declaring them to be "groundless claims."

He stated, "The reported suspicions of financial transactions are blatant falsehoods with not even 1% truth," and criticized, "The emergence of these allegations right before the primary is a typical case of political slander and a despicable scheme intended to tarnish my reputation and overturn the election results."

Governor Gong made it clear that he will not tolerate this matter targeting him and has announced his plan to pursue legal action. He said, "I will initiate all possible legal measures, including defamation, false accusation, and violations of the Public Official Election Act, against those who spread false information and those behind them." This demonstrates his determination not to endure further harm from baseless allegations and his intention to reveal the truth.

With the investigation ongoing and the uncertainty of the allegations unresolved, Governor Gong is forced to campaign under the burden of suspicion throughout the election period.

Governor Gong stated, "I trust the wisdom of the county's residents and will do my utmost," adding, "Even in this unfair fight, I will rely on the judgment of the people and confront the situation head-on."

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