The Blue House says "hard to confirm" in response to Kim Seung-won's additional allegation petition
Amid the controversy over additional allegations involving Kim Seung-won, the Blue House takes a cautious stance, saying it is difficult to confirm. Take a quick look at the key points, from the petition report to the rebuttal.
The Blue House stated that it is “difficult to confirm” a report on a petition containing additional allegations surrounding former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seungwon. The petition in question was reportedly written by former aides, and is said to include allegations of a coverup of sexual harassment, additional drunk driving incidents, and verbal abuse toward aides.
Former nominee Kim said he had not been contacted by the Blue House regarding the contents of the petition, and countered that some of the rumors being reported are either untrue or exaggerated. He added that he would review the necessary measures after confirming how the report came about and whether its contents are factual.
This controversy surfaced shortly after the former nominee announced his resignation. At the National Assembly, he said he would step down from the nomination, and also expressed his intent to carry through the task of prosecutorial reform to the end. The Blue House said it respects his wish to resign and understands it as a decision made to ease the burden on state affairs.