Kang Sun-woo DP Departure: Lawmaker Quits Amid 100M Won Bribery Scandal
Rep. Kang Sun-woo leaves the ruling Democratic Party on Jan 1, 2026, amid a 100 million won bribery scandal. Learn more about the 2022 election probe and its political impact.
A high-profile exit shakes the ruling party on New Year's Day. Rep. Kang Sun-woo of the ruling Democratic Party announced her departure today following allegations of receiving 100 million won in illegal funds. It's a move that signals deepening internal turmoil for the party leadership.
The Timeline of Kang Sun-woo DP Departure
According to Yonhap, Kang Sun-woo posted on Facebook this Thursday, stating she can no longer burden the party. "I'm leaving the Democratic Party. I've already caused too much trouble," she wrote, promising to cooperate fully with the ongoing police investigation.
The probe began after opposition lawmakers filed a complaint on December 31, 2025. Police are looking into claims that Kang received the money through an aide from a Seoul city councilor during the 2022 local elections. The amount totals roughly $69,400.
Leaked Audio and Leadership Resignations
Public scrutiny intensified after a local outlet released an audio recording of Kang discussing the matter with Rep. Kim Byung-kee. Kim, who was a key figure in the Seoul nomination committee at the time, resigned from his floor leadership position this Tuesday as the scandal widened.
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