Kim Byeong-ki, the acting leader of the Democratic Party of Korea and floor leader, noted on the 28th regarding the 'allegations of the Shincheonji intervention in the 20th presidential election primary' that emerged within the People Power Party, saying, "If true, it should not be dismissed as an internal issue of the People Power Party," and stated that measures would be taken.
Acting leader Kim mentioned during the party's Supreme Council meeting that day, quoting former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, "If Yoon Suk-yeol, the Prosecutor General, is turning a blind eye to Shincheonji in exchange for 100,000 Shincheonji adherents joining as responsible party members and supporting Yoon Suk-yeol, then the People Power Party is not a democratic party," he said.
He added that the first measure to be implemented would be holding strict accountability for fake news. Acting leader Kim stated, "First of all, the Democratic Party will hold strict accountability for the fake news and false propaganda of the internal disturbance faction," and announced plans to expand the 'Democratic Police Station,' which has been operating since the last presidential election to counter disinformation. The Democratic Party plans to review measures after verifying the facts regarding the allegations of Shincheonji involvement.
Acting leader Kim warned, "We will root out the remnants of the internal disturbance faction at all costs," and said, "There will be no leniency whatsoever."
The 'allegations of Shincheonji intervention in the presidential candidate primary' were recently reignited as former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, who left the People Power Party, claimed that "over 100,000 Shincheonji adherents joined as responsible party members of the People Power Party to support former President Yoon Suk-yeol."
Additionally, Acting leader Kim recently called on the special investigation team concerning Kim Geon-hee to request an arrest warrant for the First Lady. As reports emerged that a necklace worth 60 million won, which the First Lady had previously claimed she 'borrowed from an acquaintance,' was found at the home of her brother's mother-in-law, Acting leader Kim emphasized, "If it belongs to Kim Geon-hee, it is a clear case of evidence destruction and concealment," adding, "Instead of a summoning notice, an arrest warrant should be sought immediately."
Under the Public Official Election Act, jewelry worth over 5 million won must be reported in the asset disclosure process for public officials. However, the necklace worn by the First Lady was not included in former President Yoon's asset disclosure records, raising controversy over its omission. At the time, the presidential office explained that "two out of the three pieces of jewelry were borrowed from an acquaintance," but it has been reported that the First Lady's side has recently expressed the opinion that it is a "fake item" in a statement submitted to the prosecution.