Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, stated that there is substantial evidence confirming collective membership in the Shincheonji religious group. He noted that significant testimonies have also been gathered.
On October 14, during an appearance on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel, Minty 07, Kim revealed that a task force led by Supreme Council member Park Sun-won is investigating the allegations. He said, "The investigation has confirmed that there was collective membership in Shincheonji, and related testimonies have been compiled."
Regarding the potential disclosure of these findings, he mentioned, "We need to discuss whether to address this at the Supreme Council level or to broaden the discussion to a general assembly or beyond."
However, when asked about reports suggesting that between 30,000 and 50,000 individuals have joined Shincheonji, Kim dismissed the claims as inaccurate, stating, "That allegation is not correct. It was estimated through means other than an investigation."
Additionally, during a National Assembly audit held the previous day, Kim criticized Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae for expressing opposition to the nomination of Kim Ji-yong as the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency. He urged her to focus on her duties as governor, asserting, "It is not appropriate for her to comment on the nomination of the candidate. Is there a need to address it directly or to mention it further? I believe restraint is advisable."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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