Christian Party displays banner saying "A Clean Country Without Homosexuality and Islam"... Controversy over 'Hate Promotion'

[Source - Provided by Jeonbuk Peace and Human Rights Solidarity]

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] The Christian Party's banners for the 21st National Assembly election in the Jeonbuk region have sparked controversy for promoting hate. They have been criticized for disparaging sexual minorities and certain religions.

According to the Jeonbuk Peace and Human Rights Solidarity on the 13th, activists from the organization discovered the banners near the Jeonbuk Provincial Office of Education and around Wonkwang University on the 4th through citizen reports, and pointed out that the banners violate "democracy and the constitution."

The banners contained the phrase "Establish a clean nation without homosexuality/Islam."

Article 11, Clause 1 of the Constitution states, "No one shall be discriminated against in political, economic, social, or cultural life on account of sex, religion, or social status."

The Peace and Human Rights Solidarity criticized, "The Christian Party posted such banners not only in Jeonju but also in Gwangju Metropolitan City," adding, "They are stigmatizing citizens with specific sexual orientations and religions as targets of exclusion and inciting hate and discrimination."

They further stated, "Such actions are a direct violation of both the Constitution and international human rights covenants," and announced that they filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission the previous day regarding the Christian Party's promotion of hate and discrimination.

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