Posted February. 20, 2004 22:36,
The prosecution has secured evidence that portions of former president Chun Doo-hwans suspected 10 billion won slush funds was distributed to his relatives. Accordingly, the money is highly likely to be Chuns illegal political funds. The prosecution is considering summoning him next week.
We confirmed that parts of the 10 billion won went to Chuns relatives, said the Central Investigation Agency of the Supreme Public Prosecutors office on Friday. But, the exact amount of money has not been uncovered.
The prosecution announced that 4.1 billion won went to Mr. Jang, a secretary during Chuns term, four billion won went to Mr. Kim, and 2.5 billion won was transferred to Mr. Son. They took care of the money between 2001 and 2003.
The prosecution is advising Chuns two aides, including Jang, who went to the U.S. last year, to return as Chun shifted the responsibility to them during the investigation.