Rep. Kang Sun-woo of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is embroiled in allegations of a local election nomination donation, said again on the 1st that "no money of any kind was ever received."
Kang wrote on Facebook that day, "I have never received any money of any kind. I will make sure the facts are thoroughly brought to light through an investigation."
Kang is under suspicion of having received 100 million won from Seoul City Council member Kim Kyung, who was a candidate during the 2022 local elections, and discussing it with Rep. Kim Byung-kee, who was then a secretary of the nomination management committee. Regarding this, Kang said, "On Apr. 20, 2022, upon receiving a report from the chief of staff and immediately recognizing the facts, I reported it to the secretary (former floor leader Kim Byung-kee), who was overseeing the Nomination Management Committee's work at the time," adding, "The next morning, Apr. 21, at the instruction of the committee secretary, I went to the office and made another face-to-face report."
Kang emphasized, "Before receiving the report (from the chief of staff), I had no knowledge whatsoever of the matter, let alone having instructed or demanded it," and "I repeatedly ordered the money returned and confirmed it was returned."
Kang said, "As a first-term lawmaker performing the heavy party duty of nomination committee member, I sincerely apologize for many shortcomings," adding, "I am reflecting thoroughly."