'Controversial Remarks' Cha Myung-jin: "Sorry to Kim Jong-in and Hwang Kyo-ahn... Will Prevent Sewol Ferry Idolization"

Candidate Cha Myung-jin of the United Future Party running in Bucheon B, Gyeonggi Province in the 21st general election [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Cha Myung-jin, the candidate for Bucheon City District B of the United Future Party, who faced expulsion due to a series of remarks, stated, "My goal in this election is to fight against idols, sanctuaries, and cowardice that block freedom on this land," adding, "The idolization of the Sewol Ferry tragedy is one of them."

Early that day, Cha explained, "I don't know how many times I have gone back and forth between hell and heaven," and said, "I have never been discouraged or excited. This is because I have already achieved everything I wanted to accomplish during the election campaign."

Future United Party candidate Cha Myung-jin (Bucheon Byeong) wrote on the 15th / Photo by Cha Myung-jin candidate Facebook capture

He continued, "My goal in this election campaign was to fight against idols, sanctuaries, and cowardice that block freedom on this land, and the idolization of the Sewol Ferry tragedy was one of them and the strongest symbol." He added that he had given everything he had and was satisfied with that alone.

Cha said these actions were "the natural result of actions taken according to conscience," and expressed apologies to Kim Jong-in, the general election committee chairman, and Hwang Kyo-ahn, the party leader. He also expressed gratitude to Lee Jin-bok, the head of the headquarters, and the central party officials.

He then said, "I will end Moon Jae-in's tyranny," and asked people to vote for the United Future Party.

Earlier, Cha was expelled by the United Future Party's emergency supreme council due to controversial remarks about the Sewol Ferry tent. However, the court ruled the expulsion invalid, allowing him to maintain his party membership and candidacy.

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