Defense Commissioner Lee Young-ae in controversy over large donations… Have nothing to do with my husband

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It is known that actor Lee Young-ae has paid political support to lawmakers belonging to the National Assembly’s National Defense Committee. Some point out that it is inappropriate sponsorship, given that Lee’s husband, Jeong Ho-young, is the owner of a mid-sized defense industry.

In the last year’s list of donors exceeding 3 million won, which was released by the Central Election Commission on the 25th, it appears that Lee also sponsored 5 million won each to Democratic Party Rep. Kim Byeong-ju, People’s Power of Han Ki-ho and Shin Won-sik. This is known as the highest amount under the Political Fund Act.

In an interview with Yonhap News, Lee Young-ae clarified the controversy, saying, “Lee Young-ae and her husband, Chairman Chung, have nothing to do with the defense industry. It has been 10 years since Chairman Chung left his hands from management. His stake is also around 0%.” did.

Lee’s side said, “Lee Young-ae, a military family, has an affection for the soldiers, so he has continued to support the NCO and military families.”

Members of the lawmakers who were sponsored by Mr. Lee also dismissed him, saying he had nothing to do with him. Earlier, Lee Young-ae gave a donation of 5 million won to Congressman Jeong Jin-seok of People’s Strength this year following last year.

Rep. Jung is the uncle of Lee Young-ae’s husband, Jeong, and Lee Young-ae was on the campaign for his support in the 2012 general election.

Jeongho Kim, guest reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]

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