Rep. Kang Sun-woo, who has been embroiled in allegations of nomination bribes tied to local elections, left the Democratic Party of Korea on the 1st.
In a Facebook post the same day, Rep. Kang said, "I have placed too much burden on the party and party members, and I cannot do so any longer," adding, "I am leaving the Democratic Party."
Rep. Kang said, "Even if I leave the party, I will faithfully comply with all procedures the party requires," and added, "I will actively cooperate with the investigation." Rep. Kang said, "I am once again sorry and grateful to the people and party members who have cared for and supported me."
Rep. Kang faces allegations that during the 2022 local elections, Kang received valuables worth 100 million won from Seoul City Council candidate Kim Kyung. During this process, Rep. Kang reportedly confided the receipt of valuables to then floor leader and nomination management committee secretary Kim Byung-kee, and the recording was reported by the media.
The Democratic Party is conducting an ethics inspection on orders from leader Jung Chung-rae.