Kim Ho-jung refuses to go home, claiming it’s a “special attendance” issue. And why did Gangnam Police Station offer kimbap to reporters?

Trot singer Kim Ho-jung, who is under investigation for ‘drunk driving’, is seen leaving in a vehicle after completing his questioning at Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on the evening of the 21st. Photo | Yonhap News

‘Trot singer Kim Ho-jung, who is being investigated for ‘hit-and-run drunk driving,’ has become the subject of controversy after Gangnam Police Station in Seoul reportedly offered kimbap, snacks, and drinks to reporters on the evening of the 21st.’, ‘Although the suspect questioning was completed around 5 p.m., criticism arose questioning whether the funds were used to appease the reporters who were persistently waiting, trying to avoid the eyes of the press.’, ‘Kim Ho-jung arrived at the Gangnam Police Station around 2 p.m. on the same day and was questioned for about 3 hours. Even upon arrival, he avoided the press and entered the underground parking lot. The police had to intervene to prevent the reporters from following the vehicle, causing a brief commotion.’,

Trot singer Kim Ho-jung (left) and his attorney Jo Nam-gwan leaving Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station after completing the investigation on the 21st. Photo | Yonhap News

‘In response, Kim Ho-jung’s lawyer, Jo Nam-gwan, argued that “according to Regulation 16 of the police station’s public relations rules, privacy is the principle,” and stated that “photography and similar activities should not be allowed and protective measures should be taken.” However, this contrasts with the fact that many other celebrities who attended Gangnam Police Station before stood in the photo line.’, ‘After the investigation was completed, Kim Ho-jung entered into ‘holding out’ and stayed at the police station for about 4 hours and 40 minutes. Initially, a police official informed the reporters that he would be leaving around 5 p.m., but the information kept changing thereafter. There was confusion, including the lawyer saying he would hold a briefing and Kim Ho-jung himself coming out.’,

Kim Ho-jung, under investigation for ‘drunk driving’, refused to leave the police station after the investigation. Reporters are waiting for Kim Ho-jung at the entrance of Gangnam Police Station. Photo | Won Sung-yoon sucool@sportsseoul.com

‘Despite Kim Ho-jung’s refusal to leave, around 8 p.m., a police official came out and provided water, kimbap, snacks, and more, stating, “(Gangnam) Chief of Police is providing this.”‘, ‘It is unusual for the police to offer food to reporters covering a major suspect like Kim Ho-jung. By directly intervening in place of Kim Ho-jung who was ‘holding out’, there are interpretations of ‘favoritism.’ Whether the offered kimbap is from the personal funds of the police chief is not known.’, ‘Attempts to contact the head of the traffic division of Gangnam Police Station for a statement were unsuccessful.’, ‘[Article Tips news@sportsseoul.com] ‘, ‘Copyright ⓒ Sports Seoul&’, , [ Popular Articles ], , , , , , , , , , ,