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Democratic Party Lawmaker Kang Sun-woo Quits Party Over Nomination Money Allegations

She apologized, pledging to cooperate with probes into a reported 100 million won payment linked to the 2022 local elections.

Overview

  • Kang announced her departure in a Facebook post, saying she had placed too great a burden on the party.
  • She pledged to fully comply with party requests and to cooperate actively with any investigation.
  • Media reports allege she received 100 million won in 2022 from Kim Kyung, then a candidate for the Seoul Metropolitan Council.
  • She is also alleged to have discussed the issue with Kim Byung-kee, who served as secretary of the party’s nomination committee at the time.
  • Kang was nominated as gender equality minister in June 2025 and withdrew a month later after controversies including allegations of mistreating aides.