This composite photo shows former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung, right, and Rep. Kang Sun-woo leaving the Seoul Central District Court, March 3. Yonhap
Former Seoul city councilor Kim Kyung admitted in her first trial Wednesday to giving 100 million won ($67,700) to former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker Kang Sun-woo for a party nomination ahead of the 2022 local elections.
At the Seoul Central District Court trial, Kim's lawyers admitted the charges but said they may contest the prosecution's breach-of-trust and bribery claims.
Kang's former aide, surnamed Nam, who arranged her meeting with Kim, also admitted to the charges.
Kang's lawyers said they will state their position at the next hearing after reviewing all records.
All three defendants appeared in court on the day. The next hearing is set for May 29.
Kang and Kim were arrested and indicted last month on charges of accepting and giving bribes during their meeting at a hotel in Seoul's Yongsan district in January 2022. Kim was subsequently elected to the Seoul Metropolitan Council after being nominated by the DPK.
In January this year, Kang left the DPK to become an independent and Kim resigned from the council.
Source: Korea Times News
