Democratic Party's Jeonbuk Primary Fallout: Allegations and Investigations Continue

The Democratic Party's primary elections in the North Jeolla region have concluded, but allegations and legal battles surrounding the candidates persist. In an unprecedented situation where the central party's inspections and investigations by prosecutors and police proceeded simultaneously, candidate Lee Won-taek’s camp has filed a complaint against the initial reporter for defamation and spreading false information regarding allegations of meal expenses being covered.

The dispute over allegations of providing driver fees to Governor Kim Kwan-young, as well as slander and counter-filings among supporters, also continue.

In the Wanju County Mayor primary, police investigations are underway regarding allegations of preferential treatment for land owned by candidate Yoo Hee-tae's family. The candidate's camp has refuted claims of disguised land purchases and stock dispersion as 'blatant false reporting' and has filed a complaint against journalists.