Ruling Democratic Party of Korea floor leader Rep. Kim Byung-kee is facing a mounting political firestorm amid growing allegations of undue benefits received by him and his family from airlines and a major public hospital, while a dispute with former aides escalates into legal action.
The scandal began with recent reports that Kim and his family stayed at a luxury suite at the Seogwipo KAL Hotel in Jeju Island using a voucher provided by Korean Air, valued by some outlets at up to 1.64 million won ($1,100) for two nights, in 2023.
Kim, a three-term l
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