Police seek arrest warrants for ex-DP lawmaker

SEOUL, February 5 (AJP) - Police on Thursday filed arrest warrants for Kang Sun-woo, a former lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), and Kim Kyung, a former Seoul city official, over alleged bribery and breach of trust.

The move comes about a month after the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency launched their investigation into the case.

Kang is accused of receiving 100 million Korean won (US$68,500) from Kyung in return for the DP's candidate nominations for the 2022 local elections. The money was allegedly delivered to Kang's former aide, identified only by his surname Nam.

During a series of prior questionings, Kang reportedly denied all allegations, although she admitted receiving a shopping bag, claiming that she did not know it contained money.

Given the differing statements from the three, police believe that arrest warrants are necessary, as they could destroy evidence.