Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said to candidate Yoon Seok-yeol of People's Strength, "We demand a special prosecutor without sanctuary from the beginning to the end of the Hwacheon Daeyu corruption case, including the baseless allegations of Lee Jae-myung and the groundless allegations and suspicions of candidate Yoon."
Candidate Lee said on Facebook today (6th), "We 100% welcome the special prosecutor's office for the development of Hwacheon Daeyu corruption Daejang-dong."
Although the opposition and opposition parties wanted to introduce a special prosecutor, they had virtually stopped discussions due to disagreements over details such as the scope and method.
In the midst of this, Candidate Lee emphasized the lack of various investigations surrounding Candidate Yoon, igniting the special prosecution theory and strengthening counterattack.
Candidate Lee said, "I didn't commit a speck of corruption and the allegations related to me have been cleared up for several months, but there is no ground. Nevertheless, I welcome the special prosecutor." He pointed out, "I bought my father's house with Hwacheon Daewoo's money in no rush. The charges and suspicions are clear, but the prosecution's investigation is slow."
He continued, "Will the public be convinced that a special investigation should be conducted without clear allegations and suspicions related to Candidate Yoon in the Hwacheon Daeyu corruption case?" "The person who refused the special prosecutor is the culprit. " asserted.
He added, "I request an prompt response from Candidate Yoon."
(Photo = National Assembly Photo Reporters, Yonhap News)