MBC reporter, “What did you pay?”



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On the 22nd, Congressman Bong-min Jeon, the power of the people, relented as controversy grew over the property formation process as suspicion of file donation grew, explaining that “I paid (taxes) according to the standard procedure”. Consequently, a reporter for MBC’Straight ‘, who reported on the allegations of former lawmakers, said: “There is not enough clarification on what was paid” on the former lawmaker’s position.

Congressman Jeon held a press conference in the National Assembly that day and said, “I deeply apologize to the people and party members for causing controversy with my father’s inappropriate comments.” “I decided to put the strength of the people to take moral responsibility. I decided.”

The inappropriate comments here refer to the case where Jeon Kwang-soo, the father of former lawmakers, chairman of Lee Jin Construction and Construction, proposed 30 million won to MBC reporters. Consequently, reporters rejected the proposal, and MBC’s audit office decided to accuse the former president of violating the solicitation ban.

▲ Jeon Kwang-soo, the father of Congressman Jeon Bong-min, and Lee Jin Construction president Lee Jin Construction offered 30 million won in exchange for reporting to MBC's 'Straight' reporters.  Photo = MBC straight screenshot.
▲ Jeon Kwang-soo, the father of Congressman Jeon Bong-min, and Lee Jin Construction president Lee Jin Construction offered 30 million won in exchange for reporting to MBC’s ‘Straight’ reporters. Photo = MBC straight screenshot.

On the 20th, MBC reported on the suspicion that a company founded by lawmakers and brothers had grown through the contract construction and pre-sale business of their father’s company on the 20th.

Representative Jeon said, “I paid according to the normal rules of procedure for suspicions related to giving away work and paying cheonsei,” and said, “I will make this an opportunity to reflect on myself and my family.”

In a conversation with journalists after the interview, he avoided a concrete answer, saying: “I think there will be another opportunity to explain it in the future, and since there is already the Small Business Act in 2012, I will explain it in detail.” .

A former city councilman, former legislator, denied that it was “not at all” when asked by reporters if they were conducting local legislative activities with business in mind. The former legislator, when he was in office in the Busan City Council, denied all suspicions, such as responding “as he is in the city hall” and “has nothing to do with it”, when asked if there was a conflict of interest related to construction project.

▲ Jeon Kwang-soo, the father of Congressman Jeon Bong-min, and Lee Jin Construction president Lee Jin Construction offered 30 million won in exchange for reporting to MBC's 'Straight' reporters.  Photo = MBC straight screenshot.
▲ Jeon Bong-min, father of Congressman Jeon Kwang-soo, and Lee Jin Construction chairman Lee Jin Construction and Construction, gave 30 million won in exchange for reporters to MBC’s ‘straight’ reporter, and a former member of controversy declared his retirement on the 22nd. Photo = Screenshot straight MBC.

MBC reporter Lee Ji-soo, who reported the suspicion, said, “There is not enough clarification on what was paid for,” in a call with Media Today. “The gift tax must be paid annually, whether driving or retiring work, and if the tax authority has levied it. It is not clear whether he has voluntarily denounced or not.”

Meanwhile, regarding the withdrawal of former legislators, the ruling party demanded responsible measures of the force of the people and the resignation of former legislators. On this day, Shin Young-dae, a spokesman for the Democratic Party, said: “If you really apologize and express your deep regret for the former congressman’s elective apology, it is appropriate to resign as a non-party MP.” He pointed out that the power of justice should not be consistent with silence, but rather apologize and take responsible measures at the party level ”.

The Justice Party also took a similar position. Justice Party spokesman Jang Tae-soo said on the day: “The former lawmaker was also the second Park Deok-heum, and the people’s power official was also a tail cut.”

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