'Former Chungju Man' Kim Seon-tae speaks out against speculation: "Donating to get tax breaks? I'm a person obsessed with money"

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Former 'Chungju Man' Kim Seon-tae set the record straight against some speculation.

On the 21st, Kim Seon-tae posted a video on his personal YouTube channel in collaboration with a bed brand.

That day, Kim Seon-tae announced that he and the brand had donated beds and mattresses worth 26 million won, stating, "They will be distributed to those in need."

He said, "Of course, the brand contributed more money. My share is not much. In fact, the bigger reason is to make money. Shouldn't we make money before we can donate?"

He continued, "I am not making money for the sake of donating. I am making money so I can live well. Until now, I have donated together with companies, but I plan to donate separately from companies. The amount will remain undisclosed, but the fact of the donation will be revealed later. I don't want to cause trouble while doing good deeds."

He also emphasized, "Some say I'm trying to steal the image of the Bucheon City government, but I am absolutely not the Bucheon City government. I am donating to improve my own image. On the other hand, there are claims that I am donating to avoid paying taxes. What is that about? That is forced criticism."

He added, "I am not a good person. I am someone who is open about money, obsessed with money, and desperate to earn money that I couldn't touch when I was a public official."

Meanwhile, Kim Seon-tae began his public service career as a Class 9 public official in September 2016, promoted to Class 6 after about seven years in public service at the end of 2023, but resigned in February.

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