"President Lee Boo-jin! Just 100 Million Won to Buy Bingsu" Controversy Over Women's Party Donation Campaign

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] On the 8th, International Women's Day, the 'Women’s Party,' which was founded as a party for women, has sparked controversy by mentioning prominent business figures in its fundraising campaign.

On the 10th, the Women’s Party released a poster related to the '4.8 Billion Won Donation Project for General Election Preparation' on its official social network service (SNS) account. The poster mentioned Lee Boo-jin, CEO of Hotel Shilla, with the phrase, "CEO Lee Boo-jin! Please return just 100 million won so we can buy more Shilla Hotel Apple Mango Bingsoo! Invest in the future of Korean women."

For Chung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, it said, "Please return just 100 million won to loyal customers of Emart nationwide," and for Lee Mi-kyung, Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group, "Next is the turn for female directors. We will accept just 100 million won." For Chung Tae-young, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Card, it read, "A super donation cooler than a super concert, just 100 million won," and for Chung Yoo-kyung, President of Shinsegae Group, "Please return just 100 million won to loyal customers of Shinsegae nationwide," with posters released consecutively.

It also stated, "Urgently seeking building owners in Mapo-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, and Yeouido-dong," adding, "Please lend us your property for just three months so we can establish our party. Fill your vacancies with future power."

The Women’s Party urged donations, saying, "Until now, Korean women have spent a lot of money. Now it’s time to receive investments for a better life."

However, amid the controversy, the Women’s Party has deleted the post containing the poster.

The Women’s Party is chaired by Kim Eun-joo, director of the Korea Women’s Political Research Institute, as the chairperson of the founding preparation committee. It is not included among the 42 parties currently registered with the National Election Commission.

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