11.   On Wednesday, German federal prosecutors said they found no evidence German politicians were bribed in the Leuna deal after reviewing evidence gathered by Swiss prosecutors in the case.

12.   Prosecutors also were investigating whether Lim and Chu bribed politicians on behalf of the banker, Yoo said.

13.   The ruling party rejected the demands, insisting political parties should await the outcome of an ongoing investigation by state prosecutors into allegations that Hanbo bribed politicians.