Lee Seong-yoon, a prominent member of the Democratic Party, stated on November 10 that it is appropriate to disclose information regarding allegations of Shincheonji membership. He emphasized that there is no need to escalate suspicions by limiting access to the information to a few local committee chairs.
Lee pointed out that Kim Min-seok, the party leader, had claimed during the August 17 party convention that he had obtained relevant materials regarding the allegations. However, he noted that the evidence revealed by the party's task force (TF) did not meet that standard. He insisted, "The materials should be made public."
Lee further explained that while Kim and the TF had asserted that there was "substantial evidence" related to the Shincheonji allegations, they ultimately acknowledged the absence of such materials and issued an apology. He stated, "The testimonies and call logs documented are merely inferences, and there is no credible evidence."
Additionally, Lee reiterated his demand for an apology from Kim, referencing his previous comments comparing Kim to former President Chun Doo-hwan. During a recent TF meeting, Lee remarked, "The head of the Seoul District Prosecutor's Office during the investigation of Chun Doo-hwan's insurrection in 1995 absurdly claimed that 'a successful coup cannot be punished,' effectively granting Chun a pardon. The allegations of a secret tripartite alliance or organized intervention are, as the party leader himself admitted, baseless lies and a successful political maneuver."
Lee concluded by stating, "If the allegations of a secret tripartite alliance raised during the party convention ultimately represent a successful political maneuver, then Kim must apologize to the party members who have been hurt. We must clarify the truth and take proper responsibility to prevent such incidents from happening again."
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