Ahn Cheol-soo: "N번방 Incident Requires More Attention... Pledge Must Be Passed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, stated on the 22nd that the “Nth Room case” is an important issue, as he mentioned in his return speech, and pledged to ensure that the related bills he previously announced will definitely pass in the 21st National Assembly.

On the same day, during a YouTube live broadcast titled 'Cheolsuga (家) Broadcast,' Ahn said, "This issue needs to attract more public attention."

In his speech at Incheon Airport immediately after returning in January, Ahn referred to the Nth Room case, pointing out that "many women have been exposed to various sexual crimes, but the laws and enforcement measures have not kept pace." Last month, he announced a women’s safety action plan as an election pledge, which included expanding the scope of punishment for digital sex crimes to include viewers.

Ahn said, "There are debates online about whether I am the only politician mentioning this issue. I haven’t checked when others have mentioned it, so I don’t know, but is that important now? It would be good if more people claim they have mentioned it as well. I hope that in the 21st National Assembly, these individuals and the People’s Party can work together to solve this problem."

He criticized, "Since yesterday, posts have been spreading mainly in communities used by women, claiming that ‘the People’s Party’s women’s safety pledge for the general election erases the achievements of female lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea.’ Fake news has spread swiftly and uniformly across multiple communities within just a few hours. It really feels like the spirit of old-fashioned politics." He added, "We will take time to explain how our pledge differs or is somewhat better supplemented."

Regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Ahn stated, "Until a treatment is developed, patients should slow the spread of infection as much as possible so that the country’s hospitals can manage the number of patients. By waiting while treating patients at a manageable scale, eventually treatments and vaccines will be developed, and the situation can be resolved."

Ahn emphasized, "Now, both mentally and practically, we must prepare for a long-term battle. At times like this, the state’s function to protect life and safety is more important than ever." He also read aloud the full text of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s national address, calling it "a very good example of how political leaders in advanced countries communicate with their people."

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