Police Question Assemblywoman Yong Hyein Over Video Filmed Wearing "Party-Name-Emblazoned" Clothes

Appeared at the Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station on October 27 for questioning
Election law violation investigated first in consideration of the statute of limitations

Police summoned Assemblywoman Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party for questioning as a suspect over a video she filmed while wearing clothing bearing her party’s name before the official campaign period.

Rep. Yong Hye-in of the Basic Income Party leaves the press conference venue after concluding a press conference to announce her position at the National Assembly Communication Hall. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju

The Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station said on Nov. 3 that it had summoned Yong for questioning on Oct. 27 on suspicion of violating the Public Official Election Act.

Yong is suspected of filming a video in May in front of the campaign office of Basic Income Party candidate Park Eun-young ahead of the ninth nationwide simultaneous local elections, while wearing clothing printed with the party’s name, and posting it on social media.

Police reportedly prioritized investigating this case over cases involving allegations that Yong violated the Political Funds Act and the Political Parties Act, taking into account that the statute of limitations for the alleged violation of the Public Official Election Act expires on Dec. 3.

The People’s Livelihood Countermeasures Committee had previously filed a complaint with police, arguing that Yong’s actions violated the Public Official Election Act.

The Public Official Election Act generally prohibits wearing badges or other insignia with the intent of influencing an election, beginning 120 days before election day and continuing through election day.

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