Justice Party: "Oh Young-hwan Firefighter Controversy Is Just an Immature Remark by a Political Newcomer"

Sim Sang-jung, leader of the Justice Party, and candidates running in strategic districts in Seoul hold a press conference at the National Assembly on the 8th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Justice Party criticized the heated controversy surrounding former firefighter Oh Young-hwan, recruited by the Democratic Party of Korea, regarding his 'Cho Kuk remarks,' stating that it is inappropriate to apply harsh standards to what is a 'political novice's immature remarks.'

On the morning of the 8th, Justice Party spokesperson Yoo Sang-jin held a briefing at the National Assembly Press Hall and said, "There should be no excessive harsh judgment from the media and political circles toward the immature remarks of political novices who are not yet familiar with the grammar of politics."

Spokesperson Yoo added, "It is clear that former firefighter Oh's comment that 'all parents have conventionally done so' regarding the Cho Kuk incident was inappropriate," but also said, "The controversial parts should be humbly accepted and corrected."

He stated, "The newly recruited talents are not socially renowned figures who have achieved great accomplishments, but individuals like former firefighter Oh who have clearly voiced their opinions with conviction in their respective fields," and evaluated, "In that sense, the Democratic Party's talent recruitment criteria can be seen positively. Of course, this change in the Democratic Party should not remain a temporary event or mere token gesture."

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