Former Democracy Research Institute Deputy Director Kim Yong said he intends to run in the by-election and noted he wants to run in Gyeonggi Province.
On the 13th at the National Assembly, at a press briefing related to the "Daejang-dong development scandal," former deputy director Kim was asked about a by-election bid and said, "I want to run in the by-election. Since I have been active in Gyeonggi Province, I want to get an opportunity in that area," adding, "I will do my best in accordance with the procedures for (the Democratic Party's strategic nomination decision)."
He drew a line regarding the legal risk raised by some. Explaining why he held the press conference, former deputy director Kim said, "It is to record the matters fabricated by political prosecutors and to leave everything on the record through a parliamentary investigation," adding, "As I have said many times, I am confident in my innocence."
He added, "I have expectations that the party will give me another chance to work," and said, "I will faithfully carry out any role given to me."
Former deputy director Kim was indicted on charges of receiving illegal political funds and other benefits from private developers during the Daejang-dong development and was sentenced to five years in prison in both the first and second trials. He was released on bail in Aug. last year and is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling.