Lee Eon-ju: "'Deobureo Minjudang' Not 'Deobureo Chuhangdang'... Deeply 'Kkondae'"

Former Future United Party lawmaker Eonju Lee. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Amid allegations of sexual harassment against Busan City Council member A from the Democratic Party of Korea, former Future United Party lawmaker Lee Eon-ju sharply criticized on the 13th, saying, "They should be called 'Deobureo Chuhangdang' (Democratic Sexual Harassment Party), not 'Deobureo Minjudang' (Democratic Party of Korea)."

On that day, Lee posted on her Facebook, stating, "They are more authoritarian and patriarchal than anyone else, abusing power to commit sexual harassment repeatedly."

Lee pointed out, "Following local leaders like Ahn Hee-jung, Oh Keo-don, and Park Won-soon, now even local council members are involved," adding, "Hasn't the Democratic Party been pretending to be a women-friendly and gender-equal party, acting as if they are the only sensible politicians all this time?"

She continued, "'Saying it was just a pat on the shoulder hoping the restaurant would do well'?do you think that makes sense?" and said, "Seeing their true nature now revealed, it was not just a matter of pretending well in front of the public, but quite the opposite."

Lee claimed, "They used to belittle the opposition party's outdated behavior by calling them 'kkondae' (old-fashioned or authoritarian), but it turns out they themselves were 'kkondae' to the core. They seem to be intoxicated with their so-called power, thinking they are kings of the feudal era."

Earlier, according to the Future United Party Busan branch, council member A visited a sashimi restaurant located in Saha-gu, Busan, twice on the 5th and 11th, where he sexually harassed employees.

A is reported to have made unnecessary physical contact with one of the victims and verbally harassed them by forcing them to join drinking sessions.

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