"Allegations of Bribery Involving Saeil Jang's Child 'Groundless'... Democratic Party Ethics Inspection Team Concludes"

Direct Rebuttal of 'Newtam-sa' Report: "Allegations Not Based on Facts"


Legal Complaints, Damages, Injunctions in Full Force... Nomination Process Accelerated

Seil Jang, Preliminary Candidate for the Position of County Governor of Yeonggwang

The Ethics Inspection Team of the Democratic Party of Korea has concluded that the allegations of bribery involving the child of Saeil Jang, who registered as a preliminary candidate for mayor of Yeonggwang County on March 26, are "groundless" following an inspection.

On March 26, the Democratic Party announced in a statement, "Following the direction of Party Leader Jeong Cheongrae, the Ethics Inspection Team conducted an inspection regarding the report by the YouTube channel 'Newtam-sa', and confirmed that the allegations raised were not based on facts."

The statement continued, "The Central Party Organization Bureau has conveyed these results to the Jeonnam Provincial Candidate Recommendation Management Committee and requested the swift processing of the nomination work."

Previously, 'Newtam-sa' had reported that there was a video showing the mayor's child (daughter) receiving an envelope containing 30 million won (six 5 million won checks) from a private business operator, and raised suspicions that this was deeply related to the business operator winning a 3.5 billion won contract.

However, Saeil Jang's side countered that the video had been edited to include only selected scenes with the full context removed. They argued that although the child had refused the offer of money and left the scene, this process was omitted and only the suspicions were highlighted.

Saeil Jang's side also took legal action.

On March 13, Saeil Jang's daughter filed a police complaint for defamation against those who spread false information, and completed a supplementary investigation on March 23. In addition, a criminal complaint was filed against media outlets including 'Newtam-sa' for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, citing the reporting of tips without verification. Separately, an injunction was also filed to delete and prohibit the posting of the video, as well as a lawsuit for damages.

Saeil Jang's side stated, "We can no longer tolerate illegal smear campaigns," and added, "We will hold those responsible accountable to the end."

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