Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung fired back at allegations of overseas slush funds leveled by YouTube channel Jeonhangil News, branding the accusations “pathetic and malicious.”
Sharp Rebuttal on Social Media
On March 19, Lee reposted content on X from party spokesperson Han Joo-ho, who challenged the claims’ validity. “Does reporting slush funds qualify as national security journalism? Even malicious fabrications demand sincere and appropriate handling,” the post stated. “We must rally around the center.”
The reposted message rejected the narrative outright: “Overseas slush funds? Nothing of the sort exists. Fake news outlets defaming the party leader have crossed the line.” It demanded swift corrections to “watermelon-related figures” and stressed immediate accountability on subscription numbers.
Details of the Allegations
The YouTube video features a former senior official from the National Security Office, tied to presidential security operations. The individual alleged Lee is positioning himself for the presidency by channeling 160 billion won from Singapore port activities and construction firm secrets into central operations.
“U.S. construction companies were involved too,” the source claimed, noting no prosecutions ensued despite the assertions.
Lee’s Direct Dismissal
Lee Jae-myung dismissed the video’s content as baseless: “Pure nonsense from a hackpot business owner.” He singled out the channel’s editor as particularly noteworthy, underscoring the claims’ lack of credibility.
