Lee Young-ae “Father and father-in-law 6·25 veterans… in return for the support of the National Defense Agency”
Jang Hye-jin, reporter at Busan.com [email protected]
Input: 2021-03-03 09:28:49Revision: 2021-03-03 10:09:18Published: 2021-03-03 09:46:38
Actor Lee Young-ae. Yonhap News material photo
“My father and father-in-law are 6·25 veterans” for the donation that actor Lee Young-ae gave to the opposition lawmakers of the National Assembly’s National Defense Committee.
Lee Young-ae’s law firm Logos said in a statement on the 2nd, “Since Lee Young-ae’s husband, Jung Ho-young, is a military industry worker, the report that he paid political support with this in mind is fake news.” He said, “Mr. Jung is neither a military contractor nor an arms broker.”
Also, regarding Jung’s main job, Logos said, “(Currently) we are engaged in investment-related business with overseas telecommunication companies, and the company is located in Seattle, USA.” “The formation of property is also a part of the investment in the operation of a telecommunication company, rather than a defense weapon brokerage, and it is very normal,” he said.
The controversy stemmed from the fact that Lee Young-ae’s husband, Jeong, had been in the defense industry in the past.
Regarding this sponsorship, the Logos said, “Lee Young-ae’s father and father-in-law are soldiers and veterans who personally experienced the Korean War.” It is part of the support of the lawmakers from the military because they have lived in the military for decades, so the security field was supported by the opinion that they would have more expertise than ordinary lawmakers.”
Next, the logos added, “Lee Young-ae expressed his deep gratitude to the veterans and soldiers who protected the Free Republic of Korea once again, as he intends to continue to support the military regardless of the reports that some media reports incorrectly.
Jang Hye-jin, reporter at Busan.com [email protected]