Former Representative Song Young-gil, who is suspected of being involved in the ‘distribution of money envelopes at the Democratic Party of Korea National Convention’, is leaving the court after completing the substantive examination of the warrant held at the Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 18th. /News 1
The wife of former Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil, who was arrested on suspicion of receiving money from the Democratic Party of Korea, claimed that her husband was politically ‘arrested by design’ because he criticized former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon. Regarding the prosecution’s decision to ban former CEO Song from meeting anyone other than his lawyer, they once again criticized the suppression of human rights as being more severe than during the time of Chun Doo-hwan.
On the afternoon of the 22nd, a press conference was held for the ‘Song Young-gil Emergency Response Committee to Stop Prosecution Oppression’ in front of the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, where former CEO Song was imprisoned. On this day, supporters gathered holding signs such as “We believe in Song Young-gil,” “We condemn the dictatorship of prosecutors,” and “I am sick of the prosecutorial republic.”
Former CEO Song’s wife, Nam Young-shin, also attended. She said, “My husband told me that the money envelope investigation was a political planning investigation,” and “I think this arrest is also a political arrest.” She continued, “Because my husband was arrested, didn’t Minister Han Dong-hoon come to the National Assembly now?” and “I think he arrested me ahead of the general election to tie up my husband because he has been criticizing and attacking President Yoon Seok-yeol and (former) Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon from outside.” “I do it,” he said.
Mr. Nam said that the witness who was investigated by the prosecution died, and asked, “What kind of world is this, where people come out and die after being investigated? “Her husband was so distressed that he couldn’t sleep without alcohol, which is why the ‘Han Dong-hoon water bottle’ comment came out,” he said. Previously, at his book launch ceremony held on the 9th of last month, former Representative Song belittled former Minister Han as an “arrogant bastard” and a “young bastard” and argued that he should be impeached. He also said, “If I had a water bottle, I would throw the water bottle at his head.”
(Uiwang = News 1) Reporter Yoo Seung-gwan = Officials of the Emergency Response Committee to Stop Prosecutorial Oppression Song Young-gil held a press conference in front of the main gate of the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 22nd and condemned the prosecutorial oppression of Song Young-gil, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. 2023.12.22/News 1
Mr. Nam also expressed dissatisfaction with the prosecution’s decision to ban former CEO Song from meeting anyone other than his lawyer. “At the detention center, they told ‘Inmate No. 2300 Song Yeong-gil’ that he was not allowed to do anything except meet with a lawyer.” He said, “Even during the Chun Doo-hwan dictatorship, books were imported. He said, “Is the prosecution government of Yoon Seok-yeol and Han Dong-hoon oppressing human rights even more than then?” Two days ago, on the 20th, Mr. Nam claimed through social media, “Even during the Chun Doo-hwan dictatorship, it was possible to visit family and books were sent in, but what does this mean?”
While Nam was speaking, supporters repeatedly chanted “Cheer up” and “That’s right.” They even held the microphone together or handed out hot packs.
At the press conference that day, independent lawmaker Kim Nam-guk also attended and spoke in support. Rep. Kim said, “The power of prosecution and investigation is being exercised with a much more serious double standard than during the military regime.” He added, “Is it really a fair investigation to investigate 365 days a year as if a very serious corruption has been committed if a small crime is found?” Regarding the ban on meeting with former CEO Song, he said, “It seems like the investigative strategy is to cut him off from the world, isolate him in loneliness, and make him collapse on his own, but there is no stopping him.” He added, “Former CEO Song is a stronger person than anyone else, so he will never fall.” .
Meanwhile, former CEO Song was scheduled to be summoned by the prosecution from 2 PM on this day, but did not appear due to health conditions such as a cold. This is the third failure to comply, following the 20th and 21st.
2023-12-22 14:46:00
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