National Assembly Feminists Statement: "Ahn Hee-jung Is No Longer Governor... Political Harmony and Early Resignation Waste Public Taxes"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The feminist group of female workers in the National Assembly, ‘GukhoeFemi,’ emphasized that “Former Chungnam Governor Ahn Hee-jung is no longer a governor” and stated, “Condolences should not be expressed in the name of the government, political parties, or ministries.”

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On the 6th, GukhoeFemi issued a statement saying, “It may be considered a natural courtesy to personally visit a colleague’s mother’s funeral to share grief, but Ahn Hee-jung is no longer the Governor of Chungnam Province.”

They said, “President Moon Jae-in, National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug, Democratic Party leader Lee Hae-chan, and Democratic Party floor leader Kim Tae-nyeon sent wreaths, and many politicians sent funeral flags, filling the funeral hall,” adding, “The political circle cannot deny responsibility for forming the ‘power’ wielded by Ahn, and has an obligation to strive to realize social justice and create a fair and safe country.”

They continued, “Care should have been taken in words and actions to prevent the public from misunderstanding this incident as connected to Ahn’s political rehabilitation,” and criticized, “We deeply regret some mourners who distorted condolences by misusing positions and affiliations and made reckless remarks at the funeral hall.”

They also urged, “The costs for wreaths and funeral flags were likely paid with taxpayers’ money,” and demanded, “Politicians who sent wreaths or funeral flags to Ahn’s mother’s funeral with public funds should convert these expenses to personal costs and handle them accordingly.”

Former Governor Ahn was sentenced by the Supreme Court to 3 years and 6 months in prison for sexually assaulting his personal secretary and sexually harassing her through his authority from July 2017 to February 2018.

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