Hwang Bo-seung-hee: "Without Democratic Party Cooperation, Yoon Mi-hyang's State Investigation Is Difficult... No Pro-Japanese Frame Allowed"

Yoon Mi-hyang, representative of the Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan, is urging the Japanese government to issue an official apology at the 1,343rd regular Wednesday demonstration for the resolution of the Japanese military sexual slavery issue, held on the 11th at Peace Road in front of the Embassy of Japan in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Hwang Bo-seung-hee, a winner from the United Future Party, stated regarding the 'Yoon Mi-hyang controversy' that "without the cooperation of the Democratic Party of Korea, a national audit is difficult," emphasizing the need for cooperation between the United Future Party and the Democratic Party. She also pointed out that the issue should not be framed as a 'pro-Japanese frame.'

On the 20th, Hwang appeared on YTN Radio's 'Noh Young-hee's Start Morning' and said, "After the opening of the National Assembly, the United Future Party should properly consult with the Democratic Party regarding whether to conduct a national audit on the suspicions surrounding Representative Yoon."

Yoon Mi-hyang, a winner and former chairperson of the Justice and Memory Foundation (Jeonguiyeondae), is under suspicion of using some of the foundation's opaque donation accounting for personal purposes. Within the United Future Party, there were talks about pushing for a national audit, which were later reversed.

Hwang said, "Currently, Kim Seong-won, the floor deputy leader, has stated that a national audit will be conducted, and there seems to be some confusion. Since a national audit is practically difficult without the cooperation of the ruling party holding 180 seats, I expect smooth cooperation between the United Future Party and the Democratic Party during the consultation process."

She added, "The legitimacy and morality of the comfort women movement must never be damaged by this incident. No matter how righteous the purpose is, any illegal or irregular acts that occurred during the process cannot be justified or rationalized. They must be verified according to the law, and this should serve as an opportunity for reflection to prevent such incidents from happening again."

Hwang emphasized, "The public, having heard Representative Yoon's explanations, cannot hide their anger and disappointment, so the illegalities must be clearly revealed through a prosecution investigation. The comfort women movement should not be weakened by this incident, nor should this issue escalate into a pro-Japanese frame or an extreme factional conflict."

She said, "The most incomprehensible part is that all these suspicions involve using public assets as if they were private property by the families of individuals under the pretext of public interest. Seeing Representative Yoon doubt the memories of Grandmother Lee Yong-soo or retract her statements during the explanation process has only amplified the public's doubts."

The United Future Party plans to hold a two-day winners' workshop on the 21st and 22nd to discuss whether to transition to the 'Kim Jong-in emergency committee.' Regarding this, Hwang said, "Transitioning to the Kim Jong-in emergency committee was actually decided at the national committee meeting and was determined through proper procedures, so it is right to respect that outcome for now. However, there is some hesitation from Chairman Kim Jong-in due to the activity period, but in fact, the shorter the emergency committee's duration, the better."

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