Attorney Kim Sun-kyu Suspected in 12 Billion Won Building 'Parking'

Kim Sung-hoon showed deep trust in Attorney Kim Sun-kyu by appointing him in various cases. Reporter Kwon Ji-yeon stated, "In fact, in any case, wasn't Attorney Kim Sun-kyu the most trusted lawyer for Kim Sung-hoon when it came to Kim Sung-hoon's cases?" He specifically appointed Attorney Kim Sun-kyu even during the bribery pledge case, and circumstances suggesting Attorney Kim treated Kim Sung-hoon as a major client, such as success fee agreements, were observed. The close relationship between the two was further clearly confirmed through recorded conversations.

The police referred all involved parties, including Kim Sung-hoon, with an opinion to indict, reporting the necessity of further investigation into violations of the Act on the Regulation and Punishment of Concealment of Criminal Proceeds. Reporter Kwon Ji-yeon stated that the police reported "the necessity of investigation into violations of the Act on the Regulation and Punishment of Concealment of Criminal Proceeds." The police compiled a thorough investigation report, securing traces of money laundering related to Chamyeong Real Estate and gas station funds. However, it was pointed out that these important pieces of evidence were not properly handled and were buried due to insufficient supplementary investigation by the prosecution.

Attorney Kim Sun-kyu is suspected of acting as a manager of Kim Sung-hoon's criminal proceeds. Reporter Kwon Ji-yeon said, "From Kim Sung-hoon's perspective, Attorney Kim Sun-kyu seemed to have almost acted as a 'butler lawyer' to manage his assets created from criminal proceeds, and this seems to be largely confirmed by evidence." Circumstances of parking and managing a 12 billion won building were revealed, and it appears he managed tenants and sales at Kim Sung-hoon's direction. Various pieces of evidence, including letters from fellow inmates, suggest Attorney Kim Sun-kyu was deeply involved in managing Kim Sung-hoon's assets.

When confronted by reporters in Seocho-dong, Attorney Kim Sun-kyu strongly objected to questions regarding criminal proceeds, retainer fees, and the building, raising his voice. Attorney Kim Sun-kyu criticized the reporters' methods, saying, "It's a problem that you're following me like this," and attacked the reporter's identity. He avoided clarification and expressed displeasure towards the reporters.

Reporter Kwon Ji-yeon criticized the actions of legal professionals who pursue power over evidence, stating, "These legal technicians in South Korea are the problem. Who committed the wrongdoing and who committed the greater crime, and he can't possibly not know that there's irrefutable evidence like this, yet he still speaks so loudly." In this situation, it is pointed out that the core of prosecutorial reform lies in thorough personnel cleansing. Voices are growing for the principle of equality before the law to be upheld and for principled investigations to be conducted.