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Ex-DP lawmaker appears before police over 13 allegations of wrongdoing

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kee appeared before police Thursday to be questioned about 13 allegations of misconduct, including suspected bribery.

2026.2.26

Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb's headquarters in Seoul is seen on Feb. 24. [YONHAP]

Police investigate lawmaker for allegedly soliciting employment favors from Bithumb, Dunamu

Police have launched a probe involving a search and seizure into allegations that independent Rep. Kim Byung-kee attempted to use his influence to secure a job for one of his sons.

2026.2.24

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The Coupang headquarters is seen in southern Seoul on Dec. 9, 2025. [NEWS1]

Police conduct raid at Coupang amid investigation former DP floor leader

Police raided Coupang offices Thursday morning as part of an investigation into allegations that former Democratic Party (DP) floor leader Kim Byung-kee sought unfavorable treatment for his former aide employed at the e-commerce company.

2026.1.29

Former Democratic Party floor leader Kim Byung-kee speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Jan. 19. [NEWS1]

Former floor leader Kim Byung-kee won't appeal DP expulsion, vows to clear his name

Kim Byung-kee, the former Democratic Party floor leader who has been expelled by his party over allegations related to illicit political donations and other misconduct, will leave the DP without appealing the party's decision, he said Monday.

2026.1.19

Former Democratic Party floor leader Kim Byung-kee is seen during a press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Dec. 30, 2025. [LIM HYUN-DONG]

Police place travel ban on DP lawmaker after illicit payment allegations

Police on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on liberal Democratic Party Rep. Kim Byung-kee over allegations that he accepted illicit payments in connection with his party nomination.

2026.1.14

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

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kee attends a party caucus meeting ahead of a plenary session at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Dec. 30, 2025. [YONHAP]

Civic group files complaint against DP lawmaker over bribery allegations

A civic group on Monday filed a complaint against Rep. Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), accusing him of accepting illegal political funds from local councilors five years ago.

2026.1.5

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kee attends a party meeting ahead of a plenary session at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Dec. 30, 2025. [YONHAP]

Police accused of sitting on ex-DP floor leader's alleged wrongdoing for months

Police have received 13 complaints alleging wrongdoing by former Democratic Party (DP) floor leader Kim Byung-kee and plan to begin questioning the complainants on Monday.

2026.1.4

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kee speaks during a press conference at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Dec. 30. [LIM HYUN-DONG]

DP floor leader resigns as police investigate criminal complaints involving him and his family

Kim Byung-kee resigned as floor leader of the Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday amid mounting legal scrutiny, with police investigating at least six criminal complaints involving him and his family.

2025.12.30

Kim Byung-kee, right, floor leader of the Democratic Party (DP), speaks during a party meeting at the National Assembly in western Seoul, attended by DP leader Jung Chung-rae. [YONHAP]

PPP pressures DP into accepting Unification Church donation probe

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday accepted a proposal by the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) to launch a special counsel probe into the Unification Church over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians.

2025.12.22