Future United Party Women's Committee: "Democratic Party Rushed to Pin Internal Sexual Crimes on Individuals"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Central Women's Committee of the United Future Party criticized the Democratic Party of Korea, saying it is "only eager to scapegoat internal sexual crimes."

On the 24th, the United Future Party's Central Women's Committee pointed out in a condemnation statement, "The ruling party's decision in the face of serious sexual crimes, severe enough for a current metropolitan government head to resign, was merely to expel the party member."

They criticized Mayor Oh Geodon, who admitted to sexual harassment and resigned, saying, "Mayor Oh spoke of repentance and forgiveness, but there was no sincerity to be found anywhere. His remarks about 'regardless of severity' and 'unnecessary physical contact' were nothing more and nothing less than an offender trying to downplay his wrongdoing."

They continued, "It was revealed that a secretary office staff member of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon of the Democratic Party sexually assaulted a female employee while intoxicated after a company dinner on the day before the general election (the 14th). While the public was actively practicing social distancing due to the Wuhan coronavirus and willingly enduring discomfort and pain, it was inappropriate enough that city hall employees held a dinner, but to commit a sexual crime so blatantly is appalling," they added.

The United Future Party's Central Women's Committee said, "The bigger problem is their subsequent response," and criticized, "Mayor Oh reportedly tried to delay his resignation until after the general election and attempted to coax the victim. Also, Mayor Park, as the person responsible, did not protect the victim or take strong disciplinary action, but merely transferred the perpetrator to another department."

They stated, "The Democratic Party raised its voice yesterday to impose strict punishments for digital sex crimes such as the Nth Room case, but when it comes to sexual crimes occurring within their own party, they are only eager to scapegoat." They added, "Moreover, public suspicion is growing over whether the Democratic Party was aware of Mayor Oh's sexual scandal in advance. If they knew and concealed it, they cannot escape criticism for trampling on the victim's human rights in their blind pursuit of election victory."

The United Future Party's Central Women's Committee pointed out, "Before talking about the grand discourse of eradicating digital sex crimes, the Democratic Party must first clean up its own house," and said, "They must take political responsibility for the second disgraceful resignation of a current metropolitan government head following Governor Ahn Hee-jung of Chungnam Province."

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