On the 3rd, Lim Chang-jung's side issued an official press release, saying, "We would like to inform you that the report that Lim Chang-jung accompanied the golf course acquisition contract is different from the truth." “They are talking as if they did, but it is not true,” he claimed.
He continued, "The contract to acquire the golf course was already signed in early February, and Lim Chang-jung only accompanied them on a field trip for a golf entertainment show being filmed at the end of March, when the contract was finalized. Lim Chang-jung was not involved in any way in the acquisition of the golf course. “He emphasized.
In particular, Lim Chang-jung's side said, "Chairman Yoo Shin-il also said in a phone call that he was very embarrassed by the initial report and that he would protest to JTBC."
Lastly, he said, "We sincerely ask you to refrain from exaggerating and speculative reports that may be misleading," and added, "We have not confirmed anything with Lim Chang-jung regarding this report, and we feel sorry for JTBC for continuing to report maliciously." “I express this,” he said.
Meanwhile, on the 2nd, JTBC's 'Newsroom' reported that Lim Chang-jung accompanied Ra Deok-yeon, CEO of H Investment Consulting Company, to the purchase of a golf course in California early last month. It became a hot topic by drawing attention to Lim Chang-jung's business relationship.
Lim Chang-jung is suspected of participating in stock price manipulation related to the recent SG Securities stock price plunge. Lim Chang-jeong, who complained that he was unaware of the stock price manipulation, is claiming that he is also a victim, saying that he is now saddled with 6 billion won in debt. Lim Chang-jeong, who is known to have participated in investor events such as the so-called 'KRW 1 trillion party' hosted by a stock price manipulation gang, said, "I attended as a guest, not as a member of the organizers," and "We are considering a hard-line response (to incorrect information)." “He said.
Below is YES IM Entertainment’s official position:
hello. YES IM Entertainment.
We would like to give our official position on the article reported by JTBC on the 2nd that Lim Chang-jung accompanied a group called the stock price manipulation group to sign a contract for an American golf course.
First, we would like to inform you that the report that Lim Chang-jung accompanied the golf course acquisition contract is not true. In the JTBC report, it is as if Lim Chang-jung accompanied him when signing the contract to acquire the golf course and Chairman Yoo Shin-il saw it and signed the contract.
However, this is not true. The contract to acquire the golf course was already signed in early February, and Lim Chang-jung only accompanied them on a field trip for a golf entertainment show being filmed at the end of March, when the contract was finalized. Lim Chang-jeong was not involved in any way in the acquisition of the golf course.
Chairman Yoo Shin-il also said in a phone call that he was very embarrassed by the initial report and would protest to JTBC.
We sincerely ask that you refrain from making misleading exaggerations or speculative reports. We also express regret to JTBC for not providing any confirmation to Lim Chang-jung regarding this report and for continuing to report maliciously.
thank you
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr