[Comprehensive] "X jasikine Yukwonja" Eo Gi-gu Assemblyman’s Insult to Voters Sparks Controversy

4·15 General Election Chungnam Dangjin Re-election Success Democratic Party's Eo Gi-gu
Controversy Over Harsh Insults During Verbal Dispute With Voters

Assemblyman Eo Gi-gu giving an interview to the media after being confirmed elected in the 21st general election [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Eo Gi-gu (57), a member of the Democratic Party who ran for re-election in Dangjin, Chungnam in the April 15 general election, is embroiled in controversy after allegations surfaced that he sent abusive text messages to voters via mobile phone. Eo Gi-gu's office is currently investigating the details of the situation.

A person identifying themselves as a voter, Mr. A, posted on an internet cafe on the 20th the contents of text messages exchanged between himself and Representative Eo.

In a group text message sent to Representative Eo and others, Mr. A requested, "Please align with the government on the disaster relief fund at 70 percent. It’s not just a one-time thing. Please consider the future as well. The people elected you to support the government."

In response, Representative Eo replied, "Why don’t you become the president?" to which Mr. A retorted, "I’m telling Representative Eo, who was elected to the National Assembly, to do his job."

While Mr. A and Representative Eo were exchanging heated words, another voter, Mr. B, sided with Mr. A. Mr. B criticized, "Do your job properly. How dare you speak informally and threaten a voter? Acting arrogantly just because you were elected."

The harsh profanity came from Representative Eo during his criticism of Mr. B. Representative Eo said, "You’re a damn bastard. Voters should act like voters."

Screenshot images of the internet cafe post containing these messages have rapidly spread on social networks (SNS) such as Twitter and Facebook this afternoon.

As the controversy spreads, Representative Eo’s office is investigating the details. A representative from Eo’s office explained to a media outlet yesterday, "We are looking into the circumstances that led the representative to engage in a heated exchange with Mr. A and others."

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