The Seoul Central Court has officially sent a request for the arrest warrant of Kang Sun-woo, an independent lawmaker, to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. This comes in response to allegations of receiving and sending 100 million won in campaign funds ahead of the 2022 local elections. For a sitting member of the National Assembly to undergo a pre-arrest interrogation, a process involving the Assembly's approval of the arrest is mandated, which includes several key procedural steps before any action can be taken.

The prosecutor's office is pursuing charges against Kang Sun-woo and former Seoul City Council member Kim Kyung for violations under the Political Funds Act and other legal statutes. The evidence points to a financial transaction made in early 2022 at a hotel in Seoul's Yongsan District linked to campaign financing. This highlights ongoing concerns about the integrity of political finance practices in South Korea, as the nation grapples with ensuring transparent election processes.

This is the fourth request for an arrest warrant against a member of the 22nd National Assembly, indicating a troubling trend in the political landscape. Previous requests have involved lawmakers from both the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party, showcasing a bipartisan issue concerning financial misconduct among elected officials. The implications of such ongoing investigations could further shake public trust in political institutions, necessitating greater scrutiny and potential reforms in electoral funding regulations.