The ruling Democratic Party(DP) continued to defend Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae from graft allegations surrounding her son, calling them "fake news" and a "political offensive."

DP Rep. Kim Jong-min claimed on Friday that most of the allegations that have so far emerged are false, urging the main opposition People Power Party(PPP) to hold its Rep. Shin Won-sik accountable for disseminating the incorrect information.

DP supreme council member Yeom Tae-young said the politicization of the media and the opposition's political offensive have crossed the line.

Appearing on a local radio program, DP Rep. Sul Hoon accused the opposition of attempting to force the minister to resign by making false accusations.

DP Chair Lee Nak-yon, however, called for response measures after assessing the situation, suggesting that he was more concerned with public sentiment about equality, regardless of whether Choo violated any laws.