Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo Raises Allegations Against Assemblymen Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo alleged that 6 out of 10 provincial and municipal offices of the Basic Income Party were structured as farms or apartments, violating the Political Parties Act's requirements for provincial party offices. Consequently, suspicions are growing regarding the use of 150 million won in public funds that flowed to the Basic Income Party this year. Assemblyman Joo pointed out that if the party failed to secure five or more legitimate provincial party offices, it would be a clear violation of the law, and stated that he plans to request an investigation by the National Election Commission and the police.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo claimed that if the Basic Income Party's registration is canceled due to a violation of the Political Parties Act, Assemblyman Yong Hye-in, a proportional representative, could also lose her parliamentary seat. Assemblyman Joo explained that since the Basic Income Party did not meet the requirements of the Political Parties Act, Assemblyman Yong Hye-in's parliamentary seat would be lost, emphasizing that this is a natural consequence of violating the Political Parties Act.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo revealed that a social cooperative operated by Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, received 870 million won in tax support. He raised suspicions of intervention in budget allocation, as the family cooperative received tax funds during the periods when Assemblyman Kim Seung-won served as a member of the National Assembly's Budget and Accounts Committee in 2021, 2023, and 2025. Additionally, issues such as family salaries increasing by 30% annually and the failure to meet legal reserve requirements were pointed out.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo asserted that Kim Seung-won's family cooperative violated its obligation to meet legal reserves, categorizing it as a serious crime punishable by imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won. Assemblyman Joo expressed concern that if Kim Seung-won is appointed as minister, a conflict of interest could arise with investigations related to his family.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo criticized the confirmation hearing for Kim Seung-won as merely a procedural formality designed to make it appear to the public that a normal personnel system was in operation. Assemblyman Joo stated that he believes the answer has already been decided and the public's judgment is complete, expressing deep distrust in the Presidential Office's personnel system. Accordingly, he called for Kim Seung-won's voluntary resignation.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo emphasized that with the Basic Income Party's provincial and municipal offices operating in abnormal forms, it is highly unlikely that 150 million won in national subsidies were properly used. He stated that any use beyond the party's political activities constitutes a violation of the Political Funds Act, and announced that he would request the National Election Commission and the police to investigate the Basic Income Party's false registration and details of subsidy usage.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo pointed out that the social cooperative operated by the family of Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, is an entity that relies 100% on taxes for its existence. He questioned whether it is normal for this cooperative, which received 870 million won in tax money, to increase family salaries by 30% annually instead of using public funds for disability welfare. He also asserted that failing to pay legal reserves is subject to criminal punishment, criticizing the perversion of the cooperative's public purpose.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo stated that in Kim Seung-won's case, by normal personnel standards, he would have already accumulated more than enough reasons for failure. He criticized the insistence on a confirmation hearing as merely a show for the public to make it appear that a normal personnel system is in operation, saying that the answer is already decided and the public's judgment is complete. Accordingly, he demanded Kim's withdrawal of nomination and voluntary resignation.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo criticized the Western District Prosecutors' Office's investigation into disaster relief funds as a half-hearted inquiry, focusing only on KFDA corruption. He specifically pointed out that stock manipulation allegations were not examined at all, stating that despite this being a serious matter affecting 30,000 small shareholders, the investigation was insufficient. He argued that it is unacceptable that a suspended indictment was issued despite solicitations and promises of compensation from high-ranking officials, demanding a comprehensive reinvestigation.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo raised suspicions that the Basic Income Party's provincial and municipal offices were farms or private apartments, claiming this constitutes a violation of the Political Parties Act's requirement for five provincial offices and 1,000 members. He also pointed out a high possibility that 150 million won in national subsidies were used illegally, stating that he would request a thorough investigation into the Basic Income Party's false registration and details of subsidy usage.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo revealed that the social cooperative of Assemblyman Kim Seung-won's family received 870 million won in tax funds, criticizing that it is not normal to increase family salaries by 30% annually instead of using public funds for disability welfare. He claimed that it was a clear conflict of interest when the family cooperative received tax money while Assemblyman Kim Seung-won was involved in budget allocation as a member of the Budget and Accounts Committee. He also pointed out that this cooperative violated the law by failing to reserve legal funds, urging a strict investigation into the matter.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo compared the failure of personnel verification for Kim Seung-won to accumulating mileage, sharply criticizing the current government's personnel system as perfunctory. He even mentioned the name Kim Hyun-ji, questioning the effectiveness of personnel verification. Assemblyman Joo argued that instead of dragging out the process with a confirmation hearing, it is appropriate for Kim Seung-won to voluntarily resign or have his nomination withdrawn before further angering the public. This reflects distrust and a sense of futility regarding the current government's personnel system.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo criticized the Western District Prosecutors' Office's investigation into the disaster tax gate as a half-hearted inquiry, focusing only on KFDA corruption. He particularly emphasized that the Sejong Medical stock manipulation allegations were not examined at all, causing great harm to 30,000 small shareholders. He argued that it is difficult to accept the suspended indictment despite solicitations and promises of compensation from high-ranking officials, urging a prompt and forceful investigation by the prosecution. Assemblyman Joo asserted that these allegations must be thoroughly clarified.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo revealed that Kim Seung-won's family cooperative received a total of 870 million won in taxes between 2021 and 2025. He pointed out that Kim Seung-won's spouse and two children increased their salaries from 68 million won in 2024 to 89 million won in 2025, and also allocated over 100 million won in salary for 2026, increasing salaries by over 30% annually. He added that this, along with the failure to meet legal reserve requirements, could constitute a legal violation.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo claimed that Kim Seung-won's family cooperative violated its obligation to meet legal reserves, emphasizing that this constitutes a serious crime under current law, punishable by imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won. Assemblyman Joo pointed out a conflict of interest, where private interests were prioritized over the cooperative's founding purpose of disability welfare, and mentioned the possibility of severe punishment.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo mentioned shocking reports that Assemblyman Yong Hye-in's Basic Income Party, effectively a family party, failed to meet party registration requirements. According to Channel A reports, the actual locations of 6 out of 10 Basic Income Party provincial and municipal offices were farms or privately owned apartments. He argued that this constitutes grounds for registration cancellation under the Political Parties Act, and called for a thorough investigation into the misuse of national subsidies.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo criticized the Western District Prosecutors' Office's investigation into the disaster tax gate related to Kim Seung-won as a half-hearted inquiry. He pointed out that it focused only on KFDA corruption and completely ignored stock manipulation. Assemblyman Joo stated that this led to the delisting and significant damage to numerous small shareholders, and argued that Kim Seung-won should reconsider his suitability as Minister of Justice. He added that such allegations of insufficient investigation could lead to questions about the nominee's qualifications.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo revealed that Assemblyman Kim Seung-won's family cooperative received approximately 870 million won in tax support since 2021, and 54.3% of the cooperative's net profit was spent on family salaries. He specifically pointed out that family members' salaries increased by 30% annually, with 100 million won allocated for 2026.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo raised suspicions that Kim Seung-won's family cooperative violated current law by failing to pay legal reserves in 2024 and 2025. Assemblyman Joo stated that a conflict of interest arose due to prioritizing private interests over the founding purpose of disability welfare, which constitutes a serious crime punishable by imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo cited a Channel A report that 6 out of 10 Basic Income Party provincial and municipal offices were farms or private apartments, once again emphasizing the party's failure to meet organizational requirements. Assemblyman Joo pointed out that when he visited the sites, they were truly dysfunctional as offices, with only proportional representative banners stacked up, and mentioned filing a complaint with the National Election Commission and the possibility of the party's registration being canceled.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo claimed that if the Basic Income Party's registration is canceled due to its failure to meet the requirements of the Political Parties Act, Assemblyman Yong Hye-in's proportional representative seat would naturally be lost. This is based on the logic that the existence of the party is a prerequisite for maintaining a proportional representative's seat; therefore, if the party ceases to exist, the parliamentary seat cannot be maintained.

Assemblyman Joo Jin-woo expressed a skeptical view of Kim Seung-won's confirmation hearing process, considering it merely a show rather than actual personnel verification. Assemblyman Joo stated that he believes the answer has already been decided and the public's judgment is complete, arguing that instead of dragging out the process through a confirmation hearing, it is appropriate for Kim Seung-won to voluntarily resign or have his nomination withdrawn before further angering the public. This reflects distrust and a sense of futility regarding the current government's personnel system.