On the 22nd, Yonhap News TV reported that the head of the management office of Kim Ho Joong, who is suspected of destroying evidence,
During the police investigation, the head of Entertainment was quoted as saying, "We removed the memory card from the car that caused the accident." The police are investigating Kim Ho Joong's drinking habits and whether he is related to the agency.
It was reported that they were unable to obtain the memory cards from the dashcams in the three cars, which would have allowed them to verify whether there was a coordinated attempt to cover up the incident.
On the afternoon of the 9th, Kim Ho Joong got into a car driven by an employee of the entertainment venue and went to the entertainment venue. After spending time with his friends, he called a substitute driver and went home early. After that, Kim Ho Joong again
He was driving his own car and crashed into a taxi on the opposite side of the road on a road in Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, at around 11:40 pm on the same day, and fled the scene.
After being questioned by police for about three hours yesterday, Kim Ho Joong said, "I was in the car with the manager and went to a motel in Gyeonggi Province instead of my home.
He stayed at the police station for six hours because he could not stand in front of them, and finally returned home nine hours after turning himself in. Yesterday, around 10:40 p.m., he was found wearing a black hat and glasses with his left hand in his pocket.
Kim Ho Joong, who appeared in a daze, said, "What words does a criminal need? I will undergo the investigation properly, and if there are any remaining investigations, I will do so sincerely. I am sorry."
Kim Ho Joong, in contrast to these words, smiled slightly and tapped the reporter on the arm, showing a more relaxed attitude.
In addition, lawyer Cho Nam-gwang, who is defending Kim Ho Joong, said, "Drinking is a big problem.
He admitted to the facts, including the transfer, and specifically told the police the type and amount of alcohol he drank." Attorney Cho said, "In the past, he has angered the public with a momentary lie, and now it is too late.
"I have admitted my guilt and ask for the people's forgiveness," he said, adding, "I hope that the public's anger will subside, and as his lawyer, I will cooperate sincerely with the investigation."
Regarding Kim Ho Joong's later admission of the crime, Attorney Cho said, "In my conscience, I decided that I should not further upset the people.
I felt like this."
2024/05/22 11:32 KST
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