The Abe Faction, Japan’s Largest Political Faction, Disbands Amidst Schemes of Illegal Slush Funds
A scene from a local media report that the Abe faction, the largest faction of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, has decided to disband./NHK Three of the six major factions in Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, including the Abe faction, the largest faction, and the Kishida faction, to which current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida belonged […]
Former Democratic Party Leader Song Young-gil Faces Arrest for Alleged Receipt of 700 Million Won in Illegal Political Funds
Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for Former Democratic Party Leader Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil following allegations of receiving 700 million won in illegal political funds through an out-of-town aid organization. The decision comes after an investigation by the 2nd anti-corruption investigation department of the Seoul Central District […]
‘If you open your mouth, it’s a lie’ US Congressman… Even luxury shopping with political funds
◀ Anchor ▶ A self-made member of the US House of Representatives entered Congress with a sensational story, but was eventually handed over to trial when it was revealed that all the information, including his academic background, career, and to family history, is false. A total of 13 charges were applied, and it was revealed […]
Hong Joon-pyo, Gwak Sang-do and Yun Mi-hyang judgment, ‘Nowadays, judges and prosecutors are employers, not guardians of justice’
Hong Joon-pyo, mayor of Daegu. random news Hong Joon-pyo, the mayor of Daegu, criticized the prosecution and the court as “incompetent” over the first trial verdicts of former People’s Power lawmaker Kwak Sang-do and independent lawmaker Yoon Mi-hyang. On the 12th, Mayor Hong said on his Facebook page, “The case of former Congressman Kwak is […]
Focusing on checking where money is being used… Expanding investigations into the 2014 local elections?
◀ anchor ▶ Prosecutors are currently investigating the use of the money transferred against Kim Yong-yong, the deputy director of the Institute for Democracy, who is now in prison. We are contacting reporters who are out of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office. Reporter Gu-min Son, Vice Chairman Yong Kim, and what are the investigations […]
‘Purchasing a private car’ with political funds … Circumstances of lax use
◀ anchor ▶ Kim Seung-hee, a candidate for Minister of Health and Welfare, admitted that he had spent political funds while taking over a private rental car. However, it was explained that it was a mistake by the working-level staff. This is Reporter Lee Jun-beom. ◀ Report ▶ Candidate Seung-hee Kim for Minister of Health […]
Kim Seung-hee admits to ‘purchasing a vehicle’ with political funds… Circumstances of lax use
◀ anchor ▶ Kim Seung-hee, a candidate for Minister of Health and Welfare, has admitted that he spent political funds while acquiring an official rental car for personal use. I explained that it was a mistake by the working group, is that true? Circumstances in which candidate Kim used political funds negligently are being revealed […]
Candidate Seung-hee Kim used political funds to paint a vehicle for Uijeongbu… and then bought it for a private car
◀ anchor ▶ Controversy continues over Kim Seung-hee, the Minister of Health and Welfare nominee. This time, suspicions have been raised that he repaired the vehicle he used as a member of the National Assembly with political funds and then bought the car after retirement and used it as his personal car. This is a […]
Kim Man-bae and Nam-wook’s arrest period extended by up to 6 months
(From left) Yoo Dong-gyu – Kim Man-bae – Nam-wook – Jung Min-yong. File photo Yonhap News The arrest period of Kim Man-bae, the major shareholder of Hwacheon Daeyu Asset Management (Hwacheon Daeyu), and lawyer Nam Wook, who were indicted in the case of Daejang-dong development lobbying and preferential treatment, were extended by up to six […]
