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Lee Jae-myung, the representative of the Democratic Party, came to the prosecution this morning (10th).

During the Seongnam mayor's days, he is a suspect of third-party bribery charges for solving civil complaints in return for receiving sponsorship money from companies for Seongnam FC, a professional soccer team.

It is the first time in history that the incumbent leader of the 1st opposition party is being investigated by the prosecution.



The first news today, reporter Kang Chung-wan.



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At 10:19 am, Lee Jae-myeong, the representative of the Democratic Party, gets out of the car and reveals himself.



In the midst of a tumultuous crowd of demonstrators, reporters, and police, Representative Lee moved slowly along with the Democratic Party lawmakers.



While shaking hands with the people who came out and slowly making their way through the crowded streets, CEO Lee kept his mouth firmly shut and maintained a calm expression.



It took him nearly 15 minutes to walk 200 meters from the road in front of the Seongnam branch office to the photo line in front of the government building.



At 10:33 a.m., CEO Lee stood on the photo line ahead of the prosecution's summons investigation of the first opposition leader.



He stayed silent for a while, looked around him, and then took out an A4 paper entrance door from his arms.



When a protester on the opposite side of Representative Lee threw out sharp words,



[Are you scared!]



, he even made a motion to be quiet and showed his composure.



[Lee Jae-myeong/Democratic Party Representative: We are well aware that the subpoena investigation is a trap dug by political prosecutors.

I have no desire for privilege, I have done nothing wrong, and I have no reason to avoid it, so I will stand up proudly.]



After reading the statement for about 10 minutes, Representative Lee shook hands with members of the Democratic Party and headed to the prosecutor's office.



Then he turned around and waved and bowed to party officials and supporters before entering the building.



(Video coverage: Kim Yong-woo · Yang Ji-hoon, video editing: Park Jeong-sam)