Assemblyman Eonju, "Kim Wonseong Should Be Given a Chance to Clarify MeToo Allegations"

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jong-hyo] On the 20th, Lee Eon-ju, a member of the Future United Party, raised her voice regarding the cancellation of the nomination of Kim Won-sung, a preliminary candidate for the Future United Party in Busan Buk·Gangseo District Eul, saying, "At the very least, the party member should be guaranteed the right to defend themselves, including the opportunity to explain."

On the morning of the same day, Lee said on her Facebook, "How can there be a MeToo movement without revealing the person involved, and is it right to handle it this way? We always criticize the double standards and hypocrisy of the Democratic Party, but how are we any different now?"

Lee expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "Was yesterday's incident (nomination cancellation) truly just? Are we really a party that seeks to restore fairness in the process as we have been shouting? Many things are unclear," and added, "I question whether there were no procedural problems and whether we are truly a party that pursues democracy."

She continued, "When I meet residents during election campaigns, they say, 'We agree with judging the Moon Jae-in administration, but the Future United Party has become arrogant, thinking that public support has shifted away because the people dislike the Moon Jae-in government,'" and pointed out, "They need to realize that if they remain full of personal greed and cling to vested interests, they might be ignored in the people's choice."

Then, Lee said, "This must not continue any longer. When the country is getting difficult, everyone hides and remains silent, but when election time approaches, they all come out and engage in fierce political fights. I am fed up with this political scene," and added, "We must not disappoint the people any further."

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