'MeToo Allegations' Kim Won-sung Leaves Future United Party to Run as Independent
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Former Future United Party Supreme Council Member Kim Won-sung, who had his nomination canceled due to 'Me Too allegations,' announced that he will leave the party and run as an independent candidate.
On the 26th, Kim sent a message to reporters stating, "I have submitted my resignation from the party and decided to run as an independent candidate in Busan Bukgangseo-eul."
He had previously had his nomination canceled amid allegations including 'Me Too' and disparaging remarks about Honam, and on the 20th, he left a note implying an extreme attempt while expressing his grievances and then disappeared.
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In his message, Kim criticized, "The current Future United Party has neither a future nor unity," adding, "Without listing specifics, the decision by Representative Hwang to cancel my nomination just one day before candidate registration turned the public hope placed in the United United Party into despair."
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