Ex-DP lawmaker questioned by police over corruption allegations | Yonhap News Agency

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Kim Byung-kee, an independent who was formerly with the ruling Democratic Party (DP), appeared before police Tuesday for a fourth round of questioning over a set of misconduct allegations. Kim, a former DP floor leader, was questioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul, 20 days after his previous session. Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (C) arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police for 2nd day over bribery, misconduct allegations Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police over 13 allegations of wrongdoings Keywords #police #lawmaker #bribe #DP Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korea's women special warfare soldiers prev Ex-DP lawmaker questioned by police over corruption allegations Next Ex-DP lawmaker questioned by police over corruption allegations

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SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Byung-kee, an independent who was formerly with the ruling Democratic Party (DP), appeared before police Tuesday for a fourth round of questioning over a set of misconduct allegations.
Kim, a former DP floor leader, was questioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul, 20 days after his previous session.
The latest questioning focused on allegations that he overlooked suspected money exchanges between Rep. Kang Sun-woo, who recently left the DP amid a scandal, and Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung while serving on the party's candidate nomination committee ahead of the 2022 local elections, according to sources.
Kang, now an independent lawmaker, is accused of receiving 100 million won (US$65,500) from the city councilor in return for securing a nomination.
Rep. Kim also faces separate corruption allegations, including claims that he intervened in his sons' university transfer and employment and accepted expensive hospitality from Coupang Corp. He has denied related allegations.
Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (C) arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (C) arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police for 2nd day over bribery, misconduct allegations Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police over 13 allegations of wrongdoings Keywords #police #lawmaker #bribe #DP Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Areas for Consideration
- Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (C) arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police for 2nd day over bribery, misconduct allegations Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police over 13 allegations of wrongdoings Keywords #police #lawmaker #bribe #DP Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Implications
- Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee (C) arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) colin@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police for 2nd day over bribery, misconduct allegations Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police over 13 allegations of wrongdoings Keywords #police #lawmaker #bribe #DP Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers police, allegations, lawmaker topics. Notable strengths include discussion of police. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 467.