The Democratic Party has reportedly identified evidence that members of the Shincheonji religious group have joined the party as members during the process of the August 17 party convention.
On October 13, the party announced that the investigation into the membership of Shincheonji members has recently concluded and has been reported to the party's leadership. The party stated, "The level of content disclosure and subsequent responses are currently under discussion."
Party leadership is said to be considering holding a general meeting of lawmakers to discuss follow-up actions regarding this matter.
Previously, Kim Min-seok, a candidate for party leader, raised suspicions of Shincheonji involvement in July. After his election, he established a task force to address party member management, directing Supreme Council member Park Sun-won to address issues related to dual memberships, ghost members, and involuntary memberships.
On October 7, Kim appeared on the party's YouTube channel, Democratic Party TV, stating, "The investigation related to Shincheonji was led by Supreme Council member Park, and I understand it has essentially concluded. I believe they are reviewing how to disclose the report and in what manner."
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