'Kim Kyung Reappears Before Police Three Days After "Kang Sunwoo 100 Million Won Bribery Allegation"... "Sorry to the Public"'

Kim Kyung, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, who is accused of giving a 100 million won bribe to independent lawmaker Kang Sunwoo, appeared before the police again after three days.

Yonhap News Agency

The Public Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency summoned Councilman Kim on the morning of January 15 as a suspect on charges including bribery.

Arriving at the police station around 9 a.m. that day, Councilman Kim stated, "I sincerely apologize for causing concern to the public," adding, "I will speak truthfully and cooperate fully with the investigation."

However, Councilman Kim did not respond to reporters' questions such as "Did you deliver 100 million won to Assemblyman Kang?", "Was Assemblyman Kang present when you handed over the money?", and "Why did you rejoin Telegram?"

Councilman Kim is suspected of handing over 100 million won through Nam, who was then the chief secretary of Assemblyman Kang's office, ahead of the 2022 local elections. Subsequently, Councilman Kim was confirmed as the sole candidate at a nomination committee meeting attended by Assemblyman Kang.

After the police investigation began, Councilman Kim left for the United States, but returned to Korea on January 11 and was questioned from late that night until the early morning of January 12.