Kim Min-seok Addresses Controversy Surrounding 'New Millennium NHK'

By SONG SEUNG HYUN Posted : September 15, 2026, 09:04 Updated : September 15, 2026, 09:04
 
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, spoke out on September 15 regarding the controversy surrounding 'New Millennium NHK.' He stated, "Former lawmaker Kim Sung-ho, who served as the deputy director of the People Power Party's Yeouido Institute, and former lawmaker Jang Sung-min, who was the future strategy planning officer in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, have testified that I am unrelated to this controversy."

On his Facebook page, Kim noted, "I have chosen silence over a feeble explanation, but since Representative Han Dong-hoon has brought up a matter from 26 years ago, I will present records of third-party statements."

He quoted remarks from figures in the conservative camp, asserting, "I have testified that I was neither drinking nor involved with anyone at that time," and emphasized, "If similar statements are made again, I will respond with legal action."

Additionally, Kim warned that Han would face legal proceedings as a suspect for leaking internal documents regarding Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice. He remarked, "There is a difference between whether you directly raided the prosecutor's cabinet, ordered it to be raided, or received illegally obtained materials," adding, "The framing and manipulation techniques that worked during your time as a prosecutor will not work this time."

In response, Han took to Facebook, suggesting that Kim seemed to be losing his composure and needed to be managed. He claimed, "Kim has admitted to having fun at the New Millennium NHK room salon," expressing disappointment over Kim's lack of reflection and requesting more details about Kim's sponsors.




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