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Rep. Kang Sun-woo gets prison term over nomination cash

A Seoul court sentenced the lawmaker, formerly of the Democratic Party, to two and a half years for accepting 100 million won in exchange for an election nomination.

2026.10.14

Rep. Kang Sun-woo answers questions from reporters before entering the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on Jan. 20. [YONHAP]

National Assembly approves arrest of ex-DP lawmaker over alleged bribery

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved a motion to arrest Rep. Kang Sun-woo over bribery allegations related to a nomination by the Democratic Party.

2026.2.24

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Independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo, left, and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung are seen in this composite photo [NEWS1]

Police request arrest warrants for independent lawmaker, ex-Seoul councilor for alleged bribery

Prosecutors requested arrest warrants on Monday for independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung over allegations involving a 100 million won ($68,400) nomination donation.

2026.2.9

Rep. Kang Sun-woo, left, and former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung are seen in this composite photo [NEWS1]

Police request arrest warrants for lawmaker, ex-councilor over bribery

Police on Thursday requested arrest warrants for a lawmaker and a former Seoul city councilor embroiled in a bribery scandal linked to the 2022 local elections.

2026.2.5

Rep. Kang Sun-woo, left, speaks to reporters before entering the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul on Feb. 3. [YONHAP]

Lawmaker reappears before police for questioning about alleged bribery

Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Kang Sun-woo reappeared before police on Tuesday for questioning about her alleged acceptance of illegal political funds from a former Seoul city councilor.

2026.2.3

Lawmaker appears before police for questioning about alleged bribery

A former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker suspected of receiving illegal political funds from a Seoul city councilor appeared before police for questioning Tuesday.

2026.1.20

Kim Kyung, a Seoul city council member suspected of delivering 100 million won in nomination-related donations to former lawmaker Kang Sun-woo, arrives at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of Jan. 11. [JUN MIN-KYU]

Seoul council member questioned by police over bribery allegations

Seoul Metropolitan Council member Kim Kyung, accused of handing 100 million won to former Democratic Party lawmaker Kang Sun-woo in exchange for a party nomination, returned home early Monday after completing her first round of police questioning.

2026.1.12

Kim Kyung, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Seoul council member acknowledges bribery allegations in police statement

Kim Kyung, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council suspected of handing over 100 million won to former DP Rep. Kang Sun-woo in exchange for a party nomination, has submitted a statement to police acknowledging key aspects of the allegations.

2026.1.9

Democratic Party Rep. Kang Sun-woo speaks during a National Assembly session at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Nov. 12, 2025. [NEWS1]

Police under fire as key figure in Kang Sun-woo corruption case departs for U.S.

Kim Kyung, a Seoul Metropolitan Council member suspected of handing over 100 million won ($69,000) to former Democratic Party (DP) Rep. Kang Sun-woo in exchange for a party nomination, left for the United States last Wednesday.

2026.1.5

Kang Sun-woo, former representative of the Democratic Party, speaks during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee in Seoul. [NEWS1]

DP dismisses Rep. Kang Sun-woo over alleged payment for influencing candidate nominations

The liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday stood down Rep. Kang Sun-woo over allegations that she accepted money linked to candidate nominations in local elections.

2026.1.2