By Ko Jun-tae

People Power Party lawmakers call for a thorough investigation at the Supreme Prosecutors‘ Office on Jan. 12, claiming that the death of Lee Byung-chul is an “indirect murder.” The Democratic Party has since filed a criminal complaint against People Power Party floor leader Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon, accusing him of spreading false information. (Joint Press Corps)

Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung’s campaign has been marred by a level of drama unusual even by the standards of Korea’s convoluted and chaotic politics -- deaths of three individuals with links to allegations involving the candidate.

The latest death was reported on Jan. 12, when the police found the body of lawyer named Lee Byung-chul in a motel room in Yangcheon-gu, western Seoul. He was found about three days after his sister reported him missing.

His death immediately caused controversy, with some raising calls for thorough investigations into Lee Byung-chul's death and the allegations he made – namely that Lee Jae-myung had his legal fees paid for him by someone else in 2018.

While initial forensic results have indicated that Lee Byung-chul died from underlying heath problems, questions still remain as to how his death came about.

Deceased lawyer at the center of allegation

Lee Byung-chul was seen by the opposition bloc as a key informant on Lee Jae-myung.

He is believed to be the first person to have provided a civic group with information that Ssangbangwool, local underwear...

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