Yoon Han-hong, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, criticized the special prosecutor's team on August 18 after being indicted in connection with alleged favoritism regarding the relocation of the presidential residence. He described the indictment as a politically motivated act of retaliation against the opposition.
In a post on his Facebook page, Yoon stated, "The special prosecutor has charged me, claiming I was involved in the selection process for the construction company, but that is not true."
He emphasized that decisions related to the residence were made solely regarding its location during the task force for the relocation of the Blue House, asserting, "The selection of the company, the contract, and the actual construction were all determined after the presidential inauguration."
Yoon further explained, "The discussions within the task force at that time were limited to simple interior work, which had no bearing on the qualifications of the company. Subsequently, the project was changed to an expansion after the inauguration, and issues regarding company qualifications and budget constraints arose during this process. Therefore, these matters are unrelated to the activities of the task force for the Blue House relocation."
He added, "Despite this, the indictment, which inappropriately links the post-inauguration construction process to the task force's activities, is difficult to accept. I will strive to reveal the truth during the trial and will continue to fight against political retaliation."
Previously, special prosecutor Kwon Chang-young indicted Yoon on charges of abuse of power and violations of the Construction Industry Basic Act. Yoon had served as the head of the task force during the presidential transition in 2022, overseeing the relocation of the presidential residence and office.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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