Police have launched a compulsory investigation into the second son of independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea). Kim's son is under suspicion of receiving special favors in his university transfer and employment.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit said on the 13th that it had conducted a search and seizure of the home of Kim's second son, a person surnamed Kim, who is under suspicion of interference with business and other charges. This is the first compulsory investigation since Kim was converted to suspect status.
Kim is suspected of receiving special favors during his transfer to Soongsil University's contracted department and in the hiring process. Kim joined a mid-sized company to meet the transfer requirement that applicants be employed by corporations, and later transferred to Soongsil University in 2023. Previously, former aides to Kim Byung-kee claimed there were special favors in this process.
Kim Byung-kee is also suspected of attempting personnel solicitation for Kim with officials at virtual asset exchanges, including Bithumb and Dunamu.
Earlier, on the 25th and on the 2nd, police summoned Kim twice as a suspect for questioning.