Jang Donghyuk: "Kim Seungwon’s New Drug Bribery – Yong Hyein’s Underground Organization... Nominations Must Be Withdrawn"

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, commented on September 3 regarding Justice Minister Kim Seungwon and Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hyein, saying, "This cabinet reshuffle has already received a failing grade from the public," and added, "President Lee Jaemyung must immediately withdraw the nominations of Kim and Yong even now."

Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd and delivering a speech. 2026.09.03 Photo by Yoon Dongjoo

Attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, Jang stated, "The alleged bribery case involving Kim is becoming even more serious, and the (various allegations facing) Yong nominee are also astonishing. The President's approval rating starting with a '2' is not far off," making this declaration.

First, regarding nominee Kim, who is suspected of soliciting favors for new drug approval, Jang said, "A broker who operated an adult entertainment establishment called nominee Kim 'oppa,' and when the deal was finalized, even sent him the bank account number directly." He added, "This is clearly an act of bribery. Bribery is established even if only the promise is solicited."

Jang further stated, "The reason such a person was appointed as justice minister is because the administration needed a minister who would go all-in on canceling the prosecution regardless of consequences," adding, "Rather than getting the prosecution canceled, (President Lee) and Kim may end up hand-in-hand in jail."

Jang also raised suspicions regarding Yong nominee, highlighting alleged involvement in an underground (secret) organization during time in the Labor Party, saying, "Such underground groups position themselves as successors to the Chosun Communist Party and aim for a communist revolution," and added, "That organization led the founding of the Basic Income Party and is still active today."

He continued, "The reason Yong nominee refuses to resign as a proportional representative is because not only the spouse, but also the organization will lose their salaries," adding, "Only the presidential office and Democratic Party leader Kim Minseok are in favor, while everyone else, regardless of political camp or generation, is opposed. Not only should the nomination be withdrawn, but Yong should also step down as a lawmaker."

Regarding the recently resigned former Blue House policy chief Kim Yongbeom, Jang said, "There are allegations that he received lobbying from the chairman of Mirae Asset Securities and even rumors of fleeing abroad," and added, "The single-item leverage ETF gate under President Lee Jaemyung's administration must absolutely be subject to a special prosecutor's investigation."

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