Bae Hyun-jin Questions Han Dong-hoon's Travel Ban: 'Who Will Only Step on Busan Soil Until June 3?'

National Assembly member Bae Hyun-jin has voiced strong criticism regarding the travel ban imposed on former interim leader Han Dong-hoon, questioning the rationale behind such a measure. The ban, which restricts Han from leaving the country until June 3, has become a focal point of political debate.

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Even if it's not a US-style special prosecutor, why impose a travel ban on someone who is only planning to set foot on Busan soil until June 3?

Bae Hyun-jin, a prominent figure within the pro-Han faction, took to Facebook to express her bewilderment. She sarcastically remarked, "Even if it's not a US-style special prosecutor, why impose a travel ban on someone who is only planning to set foot on Busan soil until June 3?" This statement highlights her view that the ban is excessive and unnecessary, particularly given Han's commitment to participate in the upcoming June 3 by-election in Busan Buk-gap as an independent candidate.

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This is the so-called second special prosecutor of the Lee Jae-myung administration that has put me under a travel ban.

The travel ban was reportedly issued by the special prosecutor's office in connection with allegations of presidential office interference in the investigation of the Ssangbangul North Korea-bound remittance case. Civil groups had previously filed complaints against former President Yoon Suk-yeol and Han Dong-hoon, among others, for alleged abuse of power and suborning perjury. Han himself has publicly shared his travel ban status, labeling it as a politically motivated action by the "Lee Jae-myung administration's so-called second special prosecutor." He drew parallels to a previous special prosecutor's investigation that he claims was baseless and concluded without him being questioned, suggesting a pattern of political maneuvering.

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Last year, the Sangchun special prosecutor banned me for absurd reasons, but the investigation ended without a single questioning. This special prosecutor is repeating the same unreasonable actions.

This situation underscores the intense political rivalries and legal scrutiny surrounding key figures in South Korean politics. While the special prosecutor's office is investigating alleged government overreach, opposition figures like Han and his allies perceive these actions as politically motivated attempts to undermine their influence, especially with upcoming elections. The framing of the ban as an attempt to prevent election interference, as suggested by Han, adds another layer to the ongoing political drama.

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I tell them again, 'Do whatever you want.' However, election interference is not allowed.