브레이크뉴스 김충열 정치전문기자 = 진보당 이상규 서울시장 후보(모두를위한 서울특위 위원장)가 12일 국회 소통관에서 기자회견을 열고, ‘서울시립 김병주 도서관’ 건립 사업을 둘러싼 정·재계 유착 및 특혜 의혹을 정면으로 제기했다.
 ▲ 이상규 위원장은 “양평고속도로에 이어 서울시 사업에서도 김건희 일가 최측근 건설사들이 잇따라 등장하고 있다”며, 오 시장을 향해 “구속 재판 중인 김건희 여사, 구속 심사를 앞둔 김병주 회장과 각각 어떤 관계인지 이실직고하라”고 압박했다. © 김충열 정치전문기자 |
특히 이번 의혹은 기부자인 김병주 MBK 파트너스 회장의 사법 리스크와 더불어, 김건희 여사 관련 의혹 업체들이 사업에 참여한 사실이 드러나며 파장이 거세질 전망이다.
■ 구속영장 앞둔 김병주 회장… “공공시설에 이름 붙이기 적절한가”
이 위원장은 먼저 300억 원 기부를 조건으로 도서관 명칭 권한을 얻은 김병주 회장을 직격했다. 현재 김 회장은 ‘홈플러스 단기채권 사태’와 관련해 1조 원대 분식회계 및 사기 혐의로 오는 13일 구속영장 실질심사를 앞두고 있다.
이 위원장은 “홈플러스 먹튀 사태의 정점에 있는 인물이 서울시에 기부금을 내고 자신의 이름을 딴 도서관을 주문했다”며, “오세훈 시장은 사기 혐의자와 손잡고 기공식까지 함께하며 시민의 자산인 시립 도서관의 공공성을 훼손했다”고 비판했다.
■ ‘김건희 인맥’ 희림·동해건설의 등장… “양평에 이어 서울시까지?”
브리핑의 핵심은 도서관 건립 공사 및 설계에 참여한 업체들이다. 이 위원장에 따르면, 해당 사업에는 희림건축과 동해건설이 공동 입찰을 통해 계약을 맺었다.
희림건축은 김건희 여사의 코바나컨텐츠 후원사로, 최근 세운4구역 재개발 사업에서 520억 원대 설계용역을 수의계약으로 따내 특혜 논란의 중심에 서 있다. 동해건설은 양평고속도로 노선 변경 의혹과 관련해 김 여사 일가 땅 인근 개발 특혜 의혹을 받는 업체다.
이 위원장은 “양평고속도로에 이어 서울시 사업에서도 김건희 일가 최측근 건설사들이 잇따라 등장하고 있다”며, 오 시장을 향해 “구속 재판 중인 김건희 여사, 구속 심사를 앞둔 김병주 회장과 각각 어떤 관계인지 이실직고하라”고 압박했다.
■ 서울시 “특혜 없는 정상적 계약” vs 야권 “권력형 유착 전수조사해야”
이에 대해 서울시는 그간 유사한 의혹(세운4구역 등)에 대해 “법령과 행정 절차에 따른 정당한 계약이며 특혜는 전혀 없다”며 강력히 반박해 왔다. 시는 희림건축 등이 과거부터 해당 사업에 참여해온 기존 업체라는 점을 강조하며 왜곡 보도에 대해 법적 대응을 시사하기도 했다.
그러나 이상규 위원장은 “오세훈 행정에는 서울시민은 없고 권력가와 재력가만 즐비하다”며, 특정 업체들이 서울시 대형 사업을 독식하게 된 경위에 대해 투명한 공개와 국민 검증을 요구했다. 그는 "오세훈 시장은 구속재판중인 김건희와 구속 심사를 앞둔 김병주와 어떤 관계이며 김건희 특혜 의혹을 받는 희림이나 양평 개발 특혜 동해건설이 서울시 사업에 참여하게 된 경위는 무엇인지 더는 피하지 말고 국민 검증에 이실직고 진실을 밝힐 것‘을 거듭 촉구했다. hpf21@naver.com
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Heerim and Donghae Construction Appear in the "Kim Byung-joo Library"… Lee Sang-gyu: "Is this a connection between Oh Se-hoon and Kim Keon-hee?"
The Seoul Metropolitan Government should honestly reveal its relationship with Kim Keon-hee and Kim Byung-joo.
Break News, Political Reporter Kim Choong-Lyoul = Lee Sang-gyu, the Progressive Party's candidate for Seoul mayor and chairman of the Seoul for All Special Committee, held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Center on the 12th and directly raised allegations of political and business collusion and favoritism surrounding the construction project for the "Seoul Metropolitan Kim Byung-joo Library."
These allegations are expected to intensify, as they raise legal risks for MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo, the donor, and the revelation that companies suspected of involvement with Mrs. Kim Keon-hee were involved in the project.
■ Chairman Kim Byung-joo, facing an arrest warrant… "Is it appropriate to name a public facility?"
Chairman Lee first directly criticized Chairman Kim Byung-joo, who obtained the naming rights for the library in exchange for a 30 billion won donation. Chairman Kim is currently facing a substantive hearing on his arrest warrant on the 13th on charges of accounting fraud and fraud worth 1 trillion won in connection with the "Homeplus short-term bond scandal."
Chairman Lee criticized, "The person at the center of the Homeplus swindle scandal donated to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and ordered a library named after himself." He added, "Mayor Oh Se-hoon collaborated with the fraud suspect and even attended the groundbreaking ceremony, damaging the public nature of the city library, a public asset."
■ The emergence of Heerim and Donghae Construction, known for their "Kim Gun-hee connections"... "After Yangpyeong, now Seoul?"
The briefing focused on the companies involved in the construction and design of the library. According to Chairman Lee, the contract for the project was awarded through a joint bid by Heerim Construction and Donghae Construction. Heerim Construction, a sponsor of Kim Gun-hee's Cobana Contents, recently secured a 52 billion won design contract for the Sewoon 4th District redevelopment project through a private contract, making it the center of controversy over preferential treatment. Donghae Construction is suspected of receiving preferential treatment for development near land owned by Mrs. Kim's family, in connection with the alleged rerouting of the Yangpyeong Expressway.
Chairman Lee stated, "Following the Yangpyeong Expressway project, construction companies closely associated with the Kim Kun-hee family are appearing one after another in Seoul City projects." He pressured Mayor Oh to "reveal their ties to Mrs. Kim Kun-hee, who is currently on trial, and Chairman Kim Byung-joo, who is awaiting detention."
■ Seoul City: "Normal contract without preferential treatment" vs. Opposition Party: "Comprehensive investigation into collusion between powerful figures is necessary."
Regarding similar allegations (e.g., regarding the Sewoon 4 District project), the Seoul Metropolitan Government has strongly refuted these claims, stating, "This was a legitimate contract in accordance with laws and administrative procedures, and there was absolutely no preferential treatment." The city also emphasized that Heerim Construction and other companies have been involved in the project in the past and hinted at legal action against distorted reports.
However, the chairman stated, "The Oh Se-hoon administration is filled with only the powerful and wealthy, not the citizens of Seoul," and demanded transparent disclosure and public scrutiny of the circumstances leading to certain companies monopolizing major Seoul projects. Heerim and Donghae Construction Appear in the "Kim Byung-joo Library"… Lee Sang-gyu: "Is this a connection between Oh Se-hoon and Kim Keon-hee's preferential treatment?"
The Seoul Metropolitan Government must honestly reveal its relationship with Kim Keon-hee and Kim Byung-joo.
Break News, Political Reporter Kim Chung-yeol = Lee Sang-gyu, the Progressive Party's Seoul mayoral candidate (and chairman of the Seoul for All Special Committee), held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Center on the 12th and directly raised allegations of political and business collusion and preferential treatment surrounding the construction project for the "Seoul Metropolitan Kim Byung-joo Library."
These allegations are expected to intensify, as they pose legal risks to MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo, the donor, and the revelation that companies suspected of involvement with Mrs. Kim Keon-hee were involved in the project are expected to have a significant impact.
■ Chairman Kim Byung-joo Faces Arrest Warrant… "Is it appropriate to name a public facility?"
Chairman Lee first directly criticized Chairman Kim Byung-joo, who obtained the naming rights for the library in exchange for a 30 billion won donation. Chairman Kim is currently facing a substantive hearing on his arrest warrant on the 13th on charges of accounting fraud and fraud totaling 1 trillion won in connection with the "Homeplus short-term bond scandal."
Chairman Lee criticized, "The person at the center of the Homeplus swindle scandal donated to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and ordered a library named after himself." He continued, "Mayor Oh Se-hoon collaborated with a fraud suspect and even attended the groundbreaking ceremony, undermining the public nature of the city library, a civic asset."
■ The emergence of Heerim and Donghae Construction, known for their "Kim Gun-hee connections"... "After Yangpyeong, now Seoul?"
The briefing focused on the companies involved in the construction and design of the library. According to Chairman Lee, the contract for the project was awarded through a joint bid by Heerim Architecture and Donghae Construction.
Heerim Architecture, a sponsor of Ms. Kim Gun-hee's Cobana Contents, recently secured a 52 billion won (approximately $45 million USD) design contract for the Sewoon 4th District redevelopment project, putting it at the center of controversy over preferential treatment.
Donghae Construction is also suspected of receiving preferential treatment for development near land owned by Ms. Kim's family, in connection with the alleged rerouting of the Yangpyeong Expressway.
Chairman Lee stated, "Following the Yangpyeong Expressway project, construction companies closely associated with the Kim Gun-hee family are appearing one after another in Seoul City projects." He pressured Mayor Oh to "fully disclose their ties to Ms. Kim Gun-hee, who is currently on trial for detention, and Chairman Kim Byung-joo, who is awaiting detention."
■ Seoul City: "Normal contract without preferential treatment" vs. Opposition Party: "Comprehensive investigation into collusion between powerful figures"
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has strongly refuted similar allegations (e.g., regarding the Sewoon 4th District project), stating, "This was a legitimate contract in accordance with laws and administrative procedures, and there was absolutely no preferential treatment." The city emphasized that Heerim Construction and other existing companies had been involved in the project in the past, and hinted at legal action against the distorted reports.
However, Chairman Lee stated, "The Oh Se-hoon administration is filled with only the powerful and the wealthy, not the citizens of Seoul," and demanded transparent disclosure and public scrutiny of the circumstances that led certain companies to monopolize large-scale Seoul projects. He strongly urged, "Mayor Oh Se-hoon should no longer avoid the truth and openly expose it to public scrutiny. What is the relationship between Kim Gun-hee, currently on trial for detention, and Kim Byung-joo, who is awaiting detention review? Also, how did Heerim, suspected of favoring Kim Gun-hee, and Donghae Construction, which benefited from preferential treatment for Yangpyeong Development, come to participate in Seoul projects?" hpf21@naver.com
