The absence of an investigation into Rep. Shin Hyun-young even in the prosecution's probe suggests the lobbying allegations were exaggerated.
Yang Su-jin's intention in her remarks was distorted by selective editing that ignored the original context.
It's not a favor, just check. Why is it being delayed?
This statement could have held significant meaning in the context of the hearing but was not properly mentioned.
Han Dong-hoon reacted immediately to Rep. Kwak Kyu-taek's question, lending weight to the allegation.
This is interpreted as emphasizing the baselessness of the allegations raised at the confirmation hearing for nominee Kim Seung-won and expressing confidence in her smooth passage.
This call is pointed out as a crucial moment in the background of the Shin Hyun-young lobbying allegations.
Yang Su-jin boasted to Kang Se-chan, claiming she was going to the Democratic Party headquarters to meet Rep. Shin Hyun-young. There was also a statement that nominee Kim Seung-won would accompany her to the meeting with Rep. Shin Hyun-young, but actual accompaniment has not been confirmed. This suggests that Yang Su-jin's remarks were likely an exaggeration to show off her connections.
Nominee Kim Seung-won stated that he did not attend the meeting with Rep. Shin Hyun-young mentioned by Yang Su-jin. This means there is no critical link for the lobbying allegations, and criticism has been raised about Rep. Kwak Kyu-taek's speculative questions. It is pointed out that the unverified allegations are merely a 'build-up' without substance.
The statement that nominee Kim Seung-won would arrange a meeting, claiming to be close with Rep. Shin Hyun-young, was a unilateral remark by Yang Su-jin to boast to Kang Se-chan. There is no evidence that Rep. Kim Seung-won actually led the meeting, and it appears the broker's bluff was disguised as a lobbying allegation.
If it were legitimate lobbying, there should have been confirmation of witnesses to the meeting or additional materials, but there were no records to prove an actual meeting.
Yang Su-jin reported meeting Rep. Shin Hyun-young and Rep. Yang Kyung-sook, but whether these meetings actually occurred has not been confirmed, suggesting they were likely boastful remarks by the broker.
Beyond Yang Su-jin's words, no specific call records (e.g., 'Let's meet tomorrow', 'I had fun today') showing before and after a meeting with Rep. Shin Hyun-young appeared. This suggests that Yang Su-jin may have exaggerated her connections and embellished information to impress Kang Se-chan. Furthermore, there were no records of Rep. Shin Hyun-young being investigated or indicted during the prosecution's probe.
It has been confirmed that prosecutors did not investigate Rep. Shin Hyun-young during the investigation into Yang Su-jin's related case. Despite the clear possibility of a lobbying line involving Rep. Shin Hyun-young as a member of the Health and Welfare Committee, no suspicions were found in the prosecution's search and seizure and forensic investigation. This means that the prosecution judged these lobbying allegations to be unsubstantiated or exaggerated information.
On February 4th at 11:28 AM, Kang Se-chan sent a KakaoTalk message to Yang Su-jin, requesting Gusta company introduction materials and deregulation of feminine hygiene products. Then, at 11:32 AM, he requested approval for Endyforce COVID-19 diagnostic kits, and at 11:33 AM, he even specified the real name of the relevant official at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, attempting to lobby through Rep. Shin Hyun-young.
Kim Seung-won merely a target for a simple 5 million won donation. In contrast, it was revealed that he judged Rep. Shin Hyun-young, a member of the Health and Welfare Committee, to be a much more important lobbying target and gave specific instructions to Yang Su-jin.
Yang Su-jin reported to Kang Se-chan that she would call the head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to confirm, but the prosecution's communication inquiry found no actual connection with the MFDS chief or Rep. Shin Hyun-young. The prosecution appears to have judged Yang Su-jin's report to be false.
There were no subsequent investigations by the prosecution regarding Rep. Yang Kyung-sook, who was mentioned by Yang Su-jin. This, similar to the case of Rep. Shin Hyun-young, amplifies doubts about the credibility of the lobbying allegations and shows no actual investigative circumstances.
Criticism has been raised that Minister Han Dong-hoon's 'if not, then whatever' style of raising allegations without factual confirmation is diminishing his trustworthiness as a politician. This approach is highly likely to be an unfavorable factor in future legal judgments.
Evidence emerged that brokers' lobbying targets changed over time. In the fall of 2021, they approached Rep. Kim Seung-won, but in February 2022, Reps. Shin Hyun-young and Yang Kyung-sook were mentioned. Later, after President Yoon Suk-yeol's election in March 2022, they attempted to contact the People Power Party, confirming a pattern of switching lobbying targets depending on the situation.
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