Justice Party "Gwak Sang-do's Heinous Press Conference... Remember Abstention on Comfort Women Support Act"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] The Justice Party criticized Gwak Sang-do, a member of the Future United Party, saying he held a "heinous press conference regarding the death of the director of the Justice and Memory Foundation's Mapo Shelter" and urged him to "stop deflecting and keep his mouth shut."

On the 11th, Justice Party spokesperson Jo Hye-min said in a briefing, "It has been less than two days since the funeral. It is utterly tragic," adding, "I will not go into detail about the press conference content. The problem is that the entire press conference consisted of provocative expressions and deflective remarks."

She continued, "Regarding the cause of death, Representative Gwak said, 'I cannot accept it,' subtly spreading the possibility of homicide. Does he mean that if he cannot accept it, then the public cannot accept it either?" She added, "The Justice Party has stated that the suspicions surrounding Representative Yoon Mi-hyang should be clearly investigated by the prosecution. However, spreading conspiracy theories with flimsy evidence in the face of the deceased's death must be condemned."

She described it as a "heartbreaking feeling." Spokesperson Jo said, "We confirm that the movement to resolve the Japanese military 'comfort women' issue has come this far through the sacrifice and dedication of individuals, and we express our condolences," adding, "In the face of this tragic death, many are seeking answers on how to ensure the sustainability of the 'comfort women' movement. At the very least, as the 'Chairman of the Future United Party’s Task Force on Investigating the Damage to Comfort Women Victims,' he should feel political responsibility for matters that were considered solely the tasks of activist groups."

She went on, "I remember Representative Gwak, who abstained from voting on the November 2017 amendment to the 'Act on Support for the Living Stability and Memorial Projects for Victims of Japanese Military Comfort Women under Japanese Colonial Rule.' His continued irresponsibility is utterly deplorable."

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