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Democratic Party has expelled Congressman Hong-geol Kim, who is controversial over property issues.
Two days ago, he referred to the prosecution team within the party, but Senator Kim decided that he was not willing to cooperate with the prosecution and took preemptive measures.
This is Park Ha-jung.
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Democratic Party convened an emergency leadership meeting and decided to expel Representative Kim Hong-geol.
This decision was made in an emergency disciplinary manner after two days of referral to the ethics inspection team.
[In addition to Choi In-ho / Democrat chief spokesperson: have not seem to sincerely cooperate with the inspection work has undermined the party's dignity to hold the estate does not meet the intent Party Property Policy
Kim Senator Apartments Ownership in property report history when the general election candidates There is a suspicion of omission and reporting a reduction in the value of the mall.
Rep. Kim made clarifications, such as that he did not know that his wife had the right to sell apartments, but the suspicion of intentional omission remains unanswered.
In addition, as a multi-homed person, the fact that he gave a gift to his son was revealed while disposing of his house, causing controversy.
Rep. Kim, the proportional representative, remains independent even if he is expelled.
It seems that Nak-yeon Lee, CEO of the Party, chose to take preemptive measures in what was considered the first test of leadership.
Rep. Lee Sang-jik, who is the founder of Eastar Jet, who is overwhelmed by mass layoffs and overdue wages, is also referred to the Party's ethics inspection team's investigation, along with Rep. Kim.
[Lee Sang-jik/Deocratic Democratic Party Member: (The issue of dismissal) I will do everything with the people to manage and manage.
I have made a dedication, so I have nothing more to do.] The
Democratic Party said that lawmaker Lee Sang-jik is under surveillance.