In connection with abuse of power allegations against lawmaker Kim Byung-kee, who left the Democratic Party of Korea, police are searching the National Assembly Secretariat.
According to police and the National Assembly on the 6th, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crimes Investigation Unit has been executing a search and seizure warrant at the National Assembly Secretariat since 10 a.m. that day.
Police are reportedly seeking to obtain National Assembly entry records of those involved in connection with allegations of abuse of power by Kim.
Police are investigating 13 allegations surrounding Kim and family members. They include suspicion that Kim received 30 million won from Dongjak-gu council members in exchange for nominations and that he intervened in the hiring of his eldest and second sons.
With police having summoned Kim's wife and closest aides for questioning and conducting multiple search and seizure operations, there is growing speculation that Kim's summons is imminent.