'Kim Geon-hee Defamation Charges' Woo Sang-ho and Jang Kyung-tae Sent to Prosecution
Related to Gangnam Teen's Extreme Choice, 'Sindaebang Fam' Under Investigation
Despite the so-called ‘Seung-ah Tragedy,’ where an elementary school student was fatally struck by a drunk driver in a child protection zone (school zone), drunk driving incidents continue unabated.
On the 24th, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced interim results of a special crackdown on drunk driving and violations of child protection zone regulations at a press briefing.
On the first day of the revised Road Traffic Act, which includes no-parking zones in child protection areas and mandates special traffic safety education for drivers who cause traffic accidents in these zones, students are attending school at an elementary school in Seoul on the 21st. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@
According to the results of crackdowns conducted by the police on the 14th and 20th, a total of approximately 360 cases were recorded over two days in school zones across Seoul for violations such as running red lights (124 cases) and failure to protect pedestrians (177 cases).
The number of drunk driving cases detected was 217, with 7 cases caught for drunk driving specifically within school zones (4 license suspensions and 3 license cancellations).
A police official stated, “We will also strengthen crackdowns on cargo trucks violating restricted hours for passage in urban areas within school zones.”
Additionally, the police reported that Democratic Party lawmakers Woo Sang-ho and Jang Kyung-tae were sent to the prosecution on charges of spreading false information related to First Lady Kim Geon-hee.
Regarding allegations raised by Representative Woo about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs minister’s official residence, the police explained, “The investigation confirmed that at the time, the minister’s wife had been informed in advance of First Lady Kim’s visit plans and was out. Objective evidence and witness statements verified that there was no encounter with First Lady Kim’s party.”
The police also concluded that Representative Jang’s claim that lighting was used for photography when First Lady Kim visited children with heart disease in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, was unfounded.
“After comprehensively reviewing photos and videos, it was determined that no lighting was installed during the shoot, and there was no analysis from related foreign media or photography experts,” the police stated.
Regarding the fortune teller ‘Cheongong,’ suspected of interfering with the presidential residence decision, the police said, “Only a statement denying involvement in the residence relocation was sent through his lawyer, and contact with Cheongong has not been established.”
However, the police intend to summon Cheongong directly for investigation as he is a key witness.
The police also revealed that they are investigating the so-called ‘Shindaebang Fam,’ suspected of crimes including sexual exploitation, in connection with a case where a teenage student in Gangnam, Seoul, live-streamed an extreme act on social media (SNS).
The police are analyzing the deceased A’s mobile phone to verify her whereabouts before and after death and whether she was a victim of a crime. Furthermore, in response to posts in the DC Inside Depression Gallery related to her suicide video and even offers to sell the video, a total of 12 posts have been deleted or blocked.
Additionally, the police are reviewing the legal aspects after lawyer Jeong Soon-shin, who was accused of falsifying official documents by not reporting her son’s school violence in the application for support from the National Investigation Headquarters chief, submitted a written opinion through her lawyer on the 18th.
Regarding Jeon Woo-won, grandson of former President Jeon Du-hwan, who is suspected of drug use, the police stated, “The investigation is nearly complete,” and “He is expected to be sent to prosecution without detention soon.” The police also added that they have investigated three suspects residing in Korea mentioned by Jeon and plan to identify and investigate those staying abroad upon their entry into the country.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
