Former Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kim Byung-kee appeared before police Thursday to be questioned about 13 allegations of misconduct, including suspected bribery. His police appearance came about five months after allegations of various wrongdoings involving his family surfaced last September. Kim, who defected from the ruling party last month to become an independent, arrived at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit in western Seoul shortly before 9 a.m. to be grilled as a suspect. "I'm sorry to be in this situation. I'll faithfully undergo the investigation to completely clear up all suspicions and slander and restore my honor," Kim told reporters before entering the police building. The core of the 13 allegations is the suspected bribery, in which Kim allegedly received 30 million won ($21,000) from two members of Seoul's Dongjak Ward Council ahead of the 2020 general elections and returned the money three to five months later. The lawmaker also faces other corruption allegations, including his suspected acceptance of a high-priced accommodation