[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] On the 2nd, when Lee Man-hee, the chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji), wore a wristwatch engraved with the name of former President Park Geun-hye at a press conference, controversy arose over its authenticity. Columnist Hwang Kyo-ik said, "A prosecutorial search and seizure is necessary."
On the 4th, Mr. Hwang wrote on his Facebook, "The prosecution has experience investigating fake Park Geun-hye watches. Then the conclusion can be reached easily," he said.
Mr. Hwang added, "Possessing a fake watch with the presidential emblem and Park Geun-hye's signature alone is a violation of the law. A prosecutorial search and seizure is necessary."
On that day, Mr. Hwang posted a photo comparing the gold-plated Park Geun-hye watch worn by Lee Man-hee with a gold-plated Park Geun-hye watch worn by a Park Geun-hye supporter who attended the "Sending Letters to Park Geun-hye" event near Gyodae Station on August 21, 2018, saying, "Above is the gold-plated Park Geun-hye watch worn by Lee Man-hee. Below is the gold-plated Park Geun-hye watch of a Park Geun-hye supporter who attended the event. They look identical."
He then said, "No one knows whether the gold-plated Park Geun-hye watch was officially produced by Park Geun-hye's Blue House or if it is a counterfeit. Now that two pieces have appeared, it seems Lee Man-hee did not make it secretly by himself."
Mr. Hwang added, "Those who have gold-plated Park Geun-hye watches should proudly come forward this time. Besides clarifying whether it is genuine or fake, I am also curious about who made and circulated these fakes if they are counterfeit."
Earlier, Chairman Lee appeared at the Shincheonji press conference on the 2nd wearing a watch engraved with former President Park Geun-hye's name, sparking controversy. The former President Park Geun-hye's side stated that the watch was a 'fake watch.'
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