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Real Estate Agency Head Blacklist Investigation after parliamentary audit
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Scheduled date of parliamentary comprehensive audit
In short
Allegations of illegal surveillance of civilians during the Moon Jae-in administration resurfaced at the parliamentary audit.
Lee Heon-uk, president of Korea Real Estate Board, said he would conduct a fact-finding investigation after the audit concludes.
The opposition demanded that investigation results be revealed before the comprehensive audit on the 23rd.
Key facts
When
A dispute occurred at the October 15, 2026 parliamentary audit of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee.
Who
Lee Heon-uk, president of Korea Real Estate Board, and ruling party lawmakers Kim Eun-hye and Yoo Sang-beom questioned and answered.
What
The suspicion centers on a 'real estate expert status' document allegedly showing illegal surveillance of 19 civilians during the Moon Jae-in administration.
How
The agency head answered he would investigate after the audit ends, while the opposition demanded results by the 23rd comprehensive audit.
What it means for me
Allegations that journalists and business people critical of past government policies were surveillance targets have limited direct relevance to general readers.
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Jung Jeom-sik fires at 'Chuseok siblings' "Both disrespectful" he criticizes
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In short
Jung Jeom-sik, floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized both Choo Mi-ae and Kim Min-seok together.
He pointed out problems with both Governor Choo's remarks and Representative Kim's fire station visit.
He argued that both should apologize together with a triple bow (formal apology).
Key facts
When
He made the statement at a People Power Party audit response meeting held in the National Assembly on the 20th.
Who
Jung Jeom-sik, floor leader of the People Power Party, spoke.
What
He criticized both Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae and Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok together.
How
He said both were disrespectful and should seek forgiveness together with a triple bow.
What it means for me
General readers should watch whether political clashes actually delay discussions on current audit issues.
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Oh Se-hoon's appeal verdict on 23rd Court decides to broadcast live
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In short
The appellate court will announce its verdict on the 23rd in the case of Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon accused of accepting payment for opinion polls.
The court decided to broadcast this verdict live through television networks.
The first trial resulted in a sentence that would cause him to lose his position as mayor, and attention is on whether it will be upheld in the second trial.
Key facts
When
The appellate verdict hearing will be held at 2 p.m. on the 23rd at Seoul High Court.
Who
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is on trial for violating the Political Funds Act.
What
He is accused of requesting 10 opinion polls from Myung Tae-gyun and having a supporter pay 33 million won in survey costs on his behalf.
How
The Criminal Division 7 of Seoul High Court will record the proceedings with court equipment and transmit it live to broadcasters.
What it means for me
Since this trial result will shape the direction of Seoul's administration, it is advisable to note the verdict date.
