Cha Myung-jin "People who feel sexual insult from the banner ㅇㅇㅇ are strange"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Following the use of the term 'Sewol-ho ㅇㅇㅇ' accusing the Sewol ferry victims' families of sexually immoral behavior, and then the phrase 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ' by Cha Myung-jin, the United Future Party candidate for Bucheon Byeong, the party's Supreme Council has moved to expel him. On the 13th, Cha stated, "It is strange for someone to feel sexually offended by the phrase 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ'."

On the same day, he explained his remarks on his Facebook, saying, "I used the term 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ.' The term ㅇㅇㅇ has various meanings. There is even a term ㅇㅇㅇ in golf." Cha said, "I used the word 'threesome' to describe the strange situation where three banners were sandwiched together," adding, "Why would anyone feel sexually offended by this? Isn't that person the strange one? I hope reporters will look at this rationally."

The day before, Cha accused his local rival, Kim Sang-hee of the Democratic Party, of placing banners very close above and below his banner, calling it 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ.' The expression has since been removed.

Regarding this, Cha explained, "Kim provoked me first regarding the banners. My banner was first hung in front of Yeokgok Station, but Kim placed banners very close above and below mine," adding, "It was a one-sided slander against Cha Myung-jin with phrases like 'Let's judge the divisive candidate with harsh words'."

He continued, "This is not the only case. The same thing was done above and below my banner in front of Sosa National Sports Center," and said, "I was going to respond directly but thought, 'How desperate must they be?' and lightly scolded them and let it go. I advised that your tolerance will not work against an opponent with malicious intent, and within an hour it was removed." He claimed that 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ' was just a light scolding.

Kim filed a complaint against Cha for sexual harassment and defamation over the 'banner ㅇㅇㅇ' remark. In response, Cha said, "This person is trying to pin a crime on me, colluding with left-wing journalists. I can no longer let this go," signaling further action.

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