Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon slams travel ban extension as 'crime'

Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon has accused the special prosecutor's office of abusing its power by extending his travel ban without providing any justification. The ban, initially imposed on April 13 and set to expire on May 12, was extended to July 12 under the pretext of an ongoing investigation.

Han revealed the travel ban extension on his Facebook page, sharing a document that confirmed the measure. He directly questioned the special prosecutor, asking how long this "reasonless travel ban" would continue. He suggested the ban was initially intended to disrupt his election campaign, but its continuation after the election, without any explanation or apparent investigation, was criminal.

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The Democratic Party's political special prosecutor, can I travel abroad?

"The Democratic Party's political special prosecutor, can I travel abroad?" Han asked, highlighting his position on the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, which requires frequent official travel. He argued that the prolonged and unexplained travel ban, particularly when he has official duties requiring international travel, constitutes an abuse of authority.

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This is a crime at this point.