Questioning began around 7 a.m. at a police station in Mapo, western Seoul, with the aide suspected of receiving 100 million won on behalf of Kang in return for the DP's candidate nominations for the 2022 local elections and holding onto the cash.
The investigation came after a relevant recording surfaced last week, which led Kim Byung-ki to resign from his post as the DP's floor leader after it appeared he had overlooked the alleged bribery.
Kang said she had instructed her aide to return the money and confirmed that it was returned, but the aide claimed to know nothing about it.
Meanwhile, Seoul city official Kim Kyung, who is believed to have handed the money to Kang, left for the U.S. shortly after the allegations were revealed.
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