Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon announced on September 9 that he plans to take legal action against Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, for allegedly spreading false information about him.
In a post on his Facebook page, Han stated, "I will pursue criminal charges against Kim for disseminating false information," adding, "I have never received any similar materials from the prosecution. I will hold Kim accountable for his baseless lies."
He indicated that he would continue to respond strictly to the dissemination of false information. Han criticized, "The Democratic Party's attempts to deflect attention with claims about 'poison lobbying' will not erase the issue at hand." He also admonished Democratic lawmaker Song Young-gil, saying, "At least in the case of the Democratic Party's scandal, you should exercise restraint. Aren't you also a member of the overseas faction?"
Han has been focusing on allegations surrounding Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, regarding lobbying for new drugs. The Democratic Party has demanded that Han disclose the sources of the materials he is using, claiming he is launching a political offensive with illegally obtained information.
In response, Han questioned, "Are you trying to threaten the whistleblower with murder threats if I reveal their identity? I will protect the public interest whistleblower at all costs. I will break the drum politics of the Democratic Party brothers."
He asserted, "Kim was aware that broker Yang received millions of won from CEO Kang of Genensel in exchange for lobbying the Food and Drug Administration. In fact, Yang did receive millions of won," insisting that Kim should be investigated and punished for bribery and related charges.
Additionally, Han released details from a phone call between Kang and Yang from September 2021, which mentioned commissions related to investment attraction, criticizing, "Is this 'money game' what the Democratic Party calls public interest and preventing national wealth outflow?"
Meanwhile, lawmakers from the Democratic Party, Justice Party, and Progressive Party held a press conference on the same day, condemning Han for allegedly leaking internal investigation materials that he obtained illegally, claiming he is distorting and inciting public opinion through malicious editing and manipulation.
They pointed out that Han has deleted key content, edited unrelated information, and inflated other details, warning, "We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the data leak and the truth behind Han's distortions and incitements. The price for deceiving the public will be paid."
In a post on his Facebook page, Han stated, "I will pursue criminal charges against Kim for disseminating false information," adding, "I have never received any similar materials from the prosecution. I will hold Kim accountable for his baseless lies."
He indicated that he would continue to respond strictly to the dissemination of false information. Han criticized, "The Democratic Party's attempts to deflect attention with claims about 'poison lobbying' will not erase the issue at hand." He also admonished Democratic lawmaker Song Young-gil, saying, "At least in the case of the Democratic Party's scandal, you should exercise restraint. Aren't you also a member of the overseas faction?"
Han has been focusing on allegations surrounding Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, regarding lobbying for new drugs. The Democratic Party has demanded that Han disclose the sources of the materials he is using, claiming he is launching a political offensive with illegally obtained information.
In response, Han questioned, "Are you trying to threaten the whistleblower with murder threats if I reveal their identity? I will protect the public interest whistleblower at all costs. I will break the drum politics of the Democratic Party brothers."
He asserted, "Kim was aware that broker Yang received millions of won from CEO Kang of Genensel in exchange for lobbying the Food and Drug Administration. In fact, Yang did receive millions of won," insisting that Kim should be investigated and punished for bribery and related charges.
Additionally, Han released details from a phone call between Kang and Yang from September 2021, which mentioned commissions related to investment attraction, criticizing, "Is this 'money game' what the Democratic Party calls public interest and preventing national wealth outflow?"
Meanwhile, lawmakers from the Democratic Party, Justice Party, and Progressive Party held a press conference on the same day, condemning Han for allegedly leaking internal investigation materials that he obtained illegally, claiming he is distorting and inciting public opinion through malicious editing and manipulation.
They pointed out that Han has deleted key content, edited unrelated information, and inflated other details, warning, "We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the data leak and the truth behind Han's distortions and incitements. The price for deceiving the public will be paid."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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