"Drink Attack" on Former Candidate Jung Yi-han Was Staged by Acquaintance; Father's Hospital Under Investigation

Police investigating the alleged "staged" drink-throwing attack on Jung Yi-han, who ran as the Reform Party's candidate for Busan mayor during the June 3 local elections, are focusing on the relationship between Jung and the 30-year-old man, identified as A, who threw the drink.

The Busan Geumjeong Police Station announced today (June 18) that they have booked both Jung and A on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act and obstruction of justice by deception.

It has been confirmed that A is a trainer at a gym in Busan and was personally acquainted with Jung.

Police also discovered that there were phone calls between Jung and A prior to the drink-throwing incident.

Investigators are focusing on the nature of their relationship, whether the incident was premeditated, and if any financial transactions took place between them.

A police official stated, "As this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot disclose specific details in accordance with the National Office of Investigation's guidelines regarding the disclosure of facts about suspects."

At the time of the incident, it was reported that Jung received a diagnosis of a concussion and muscle contusions at a hospital in Busan operated by his father.

In connection with this, it has been confirmed that a complaint was recently filed with the police requesting an investigation into whether Jung violated the Medical Service Act during the process of obtaining his medical certificate.

Regarding the complaint, the police official stated, "We plan to proceed with an investigation."

Considering that the statute of limitations for election-related offenses is six months, the police intend to wrap up the investigation as quickly as possible.

"We plan to conclude the investigation and refer the case to the prosecution as soon as possible," said a police official. "We do not believe this is a matter that requires a long-term investigation."

Jung has already withdrawn from the Reform Party through an online system and announced his retirement from politics via social media immediately after the election.
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