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Lee Jun-seok, former representative of the People's Power, who is suspected of sexual favors, is expected to be investigated by the police soon.
Police have strongly denied allegations that people close to the president pressured the investigation into the case.
This content was covered by reporter Kim Bo-mi.
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police recently completed the investigation of witnesses by subpoenaing Kim Seong-jin, the CEO of IKAIST, who had allegedly offered sexual favors to former CEO Lee Jun-seok six times.
Based on the contents of this investigation, the police, who are reviewing legal principles, plan to decide whether to summon Lee in the near future.
The problem is the statute of limitations.
The time of entertainment such as sexual remuneration claimed by CEO Kim is in 2013.
However, Kim's side is insisting on the application of a 'comprehensive crime' based on the Chuseok gift that Kim provided in September 2015.
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The police strongly denied the allegation that so-called Yoon Hek-gwan put pressure on him during the investigation.
At a meeting with reporters, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Kim Gwang-ho said, "I have not had any contact or phone call with Rep. Yoon Hek-kwan, and will continue to do so."
Former CEO Lee also added strength by saying that it was expected about the rumors of an out-of-court investigation.
[Lee Jun-seok / Former People's Power Representative (KBS Radio, August 26): There is a saying that a member of the so-called Yoon Hek-gwan met (with a high-ranking police officer) and talked a lot.
A situation of considerable concern.] In addition to
the external pressure rumors, there are also suspicions that the command and investigation team were in conflict over the direction and method of the investigation, and it is noteworthy how the police will judge Lee.
(Video coverage: Hyung Yoon, Video editing: Kyung-yeon Kim)