Former DP lawmaker appears for questioning over alleged bribery

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SEOUL, January 20 (AJP) - Kang Sun-woo, a former lawmaker of the Democratic Party (DP), appeared for questioning in western Seoul on Tuesday.

She is accused of receiving 100 million Korean won (US$68,500) from Seoul city official Kim Kyung in return for the DP's candidate nominations for the 2022 local elections. The money was allegedly delivered to Kang's former aide, identified only by his surname Nam.

Her questioning comes nearly a month after an audio recording was abruptly revealed late last month, in which Kang is heard discussing the acceptance of the money with then–DP floor leader Kim Byung-ki, who left the party earlier this week after resigning from his post amid a spate of bribery allegations and other misconduct.

Arriving at a police station in Mapo at around 9 a.m., Kang said, "I sincerely apologize for causing public concern," adding, "I will fully cooperate with the investigation." When asked whether she had received the money, she responded that she has "principles" and has "lived a life that adheres to those principles."

Police are expected to investigate whether the money was delivered and later returned and, if so, why Kim was later given a single nomination.

During earlier investigations, Kim and Nam gave statements that differed slightly from one another.
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