Han Dong-hoon Transcript 'Manipulation' Controversy Reignited

He demanded that the Democratic Party face facts and common sense, emphasizing that the accusation itself was unfair.

This raises suspicions that media play using leaked secrets is ultimately akin to utilizing stolen goods.

This is criticized as 'fabrication-level' editing intended to distort the facts.

Such leaks are highly likely to constitute a violation of official secrets and the Personal Information Protection Act.

This transcript includes private, everyday conversations not directly related to the prosecution, raising the possibility that it was used for purposes other than the investigation.

This is interpreted as hinting at the possibility that former Minister Han Dong-hoon could be named as a suspect in this incident.

Evidence of investigation secret materials being used for media play targeting specific individuals is being detected.

This case, despite being investigated by 12 prosecutors for over two years, failed to prove charges, and now suspicions of media play by Han Dong-hoon's side to shift the focus from the investigation secret leak are emerging.

However, it was confirmed that there was no direct solicitation to 'take good care of' a specific product. Although evidence was presented that the content of the solicitation was conveyed to the 담당 과장 (department manager) via an executive assistant, and former Minister Kim acknowledged the instruction, questions are being raised as to why a record would be left via text message if it were an illicit solicitation.

During the prosecution of former Korea Communications Commission Chairman Han Sang-hyuk and the investigation into Assemblyman Kim Nam-kuk's cryptocurrency, there were suspicions of media play with reports favorable to the prosecution. These reports are criticized as merely dictating the politically motivated stance of the prosecution.

This has led to criticism that author Yoo Si-min is moving in a similar direction to the People Power Party. Consequently, an opinion has been raised that interest in author Yoo Si-min's future remarks should be reduced.