Han Byung-do demands Han Dong-hoon clearly explain how he obtained materials on Kim Seung-won allegations

South Korea’s Democratic Party is demanding that independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon explain how he obtained materials used to raise allegations against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won.

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Before continuing to amplify the allegations, Han must clearly tell the public from whom and through what route he obtained the materials.

Floor leader Han Byung-do said Han should first tell the public from whom, and through what route, he acquired the material before continuing to amplify the allegations. He made the remarks at a party floor strategy meeting in Seoul’s Yeouido district on the 8th.

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If he made claims that differ from the facts, he must also bear the consequences.

Han Byung-do also said that anyone who made claims contrary to the facts should accept responsibility. Kim Seung-won’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for next week, he said, adding that the nominee must fully explain the matters about which the public wants answers.

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The nominee must fully explain every matter about which the public wants answers.

He said those conducting the vetting should examine the case carefully and in detail using documents and testimony under the confirmation process. But he warned that the party would not tolerate attempts to distort the facts with material whose acquisition route had not been disclosed or with selectively edited recordings.

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It is unacceptable to distort the facts by using materials whose acquisition route cannot even be disclosed and partially cut recordings under the pretext of verification.