The Democratic Party of Korea goes on the offensive, saying, ”The truth will be revealed through a special investigation into the death of a senior official of the National Human Rights Commission, and his wife Kim Kun-hee.” (South Korea)

Regarding the death of a high-ranking official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the Democratic Party of Korea stated, "A public official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission passed away due to undue pressure from the government over the gift of a designer bag to Mrs. Kim Gun-Hee.