Ministry of Corruption and Corruption Investigation summons Rep. Sang-Hyun Yoon of People Power Party for investigation into 'suspicion of providing promotional video for free'

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Won-jeong = The High-ranking Public Officials Crime Investigation Office summoned and investigated People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun, who is suspected of receiving promotional videos for free.

According to the legal community on the 2nd, the first investigation department of the Corruption Investigation Office (Chief Prosecutor Na Chang-soo) summoned Rep. Yoon as a suspect for violating the Political Fund Act in the middle of last month and investigated him.

Rep. Yoon is accused of receiving content, including People Power Party representative primary and general election promotional videos, free of charge from a public relations company in Incheon for about a year starting in 2023.

The Corruption Investigation Office believes that the value of these contents amounts to tens of millions of won.

Previously, the Corruption Investigation Office conducted a search and seizure of the company in question and Incheon District Councilman A, who is known to be close to Rep. Yoon, in January and secured related data.

It was found that Mr. A played the role of a 'connector' who introduced the company to Rep. Yoon.

The Political Funds Act stipulates punishment for donations of political funds in a manner not specified in the law. If a fine of 1 million won or more is confirmed for violation of the Political Fund Act, the member will lose his/her seat as a member of the National Assembly.