Rep. Kang Sun-woo Quits DP Amid 100 Million Won Bribery Allegations
Rep. Kang Sun-woo quit the Democratic Party following allegations of receiving 100 million won in bribes. The party has moved to expel her as police investigations intensify.
A 100 million won bribe allegation's shaking South Korea's ruling party on the very first day of the year. Rep. Kang Sun-woo of the Democratic Party (DP) announced her departure from the party on Thursday, following claims she received illicit funds during the 2022 local elections.
Inside the Kang Sun-woo Bribery Allegations and Investigation
According to Yonhap News, the allegations center on Kang allegedly taking 100 million won (US$69,400) from a Seoul city councilor. Police launched a formal probe on Wednesday after opposition lawmakers filed a bribery complaint. Investigators are looking into whether the money was funneled through one of her aides.
I'm leaving the Democratic Party. I've already caused too much burden to the party and its members, and I can't do that any further.
Audio Recordings and Party Expulsion
The scandal gained massive traction after a local outlet released audio recordings. In the clips, Kang reportedly discussed the matter with Rep. Kim Byung-kee, who served as the secretary of the party's Seoul nomination committee at the time. Kim resigned from his post as floor leader on Tuesday.
While Kang chose to quit, the DP leadership decided to expel her anyway, signaling a zero-tolerance stance. The party's also seeking swift disciplinary measures against Kim via its ethics committee.
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