Lee Soo-jung, Criticized as 'Pro-Moon,' Says "Having Been a Victim, I Understand That Feeling"

Professor Lee Su-jeong of the Department of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University is speaking at the 1st meeting of the Future United Party's Special Committee on Sexual Violence Countermeasures held at the National Assembly on the 20th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Professor Lee Sujeong of Kyonggi University said on the 20th that after becoming a victim herself, she came to understand the feelings of victims even more, in response to continuous criticism from pro-Moon (친문) supporters.

Since joining the Future United Party's Special Committee on Sexual Violence Measures last month, Professor Lee has faced backlash from pro-Moon forces, including accusations such as "Why did you join the native Japanese party?"

Attending the first meeting of the United Party's Special Committee on Sexual Violence Measures held at the National Assembly that day, Professor Lee said, "As I am not a politician, participating in this is a very unfamiliar situation," and added, "I have been involved in various efforts with the intention of helping sexual violence victims recover, and I joined hoping the committee would actively play a role in legislation related to sexual harassment."

She continued, "Korean society tends to have a narrow view of sexual harassment, so I am grateful that a special committee was established at the party level."

After the meeting, Professor Lee told reporters, "It was not just about women's human rights but about protecting the rights of the vulnerable regardless of gender, and we discussed various legislative measures we could protect," adding, "As expanding the special committee format increases the possibility of legislation, we plan to discuss this with other parties as well."

Regarding the criticism from pro-Moon supporters online, Professor Lee said, "I knew absurd things were happening anonymously online, but after becoming a victim myself, I came to understand the feelings of victims even more," and added, "It became an opportunity to realize what must be done to protect victims."

Earlier last month, when news of Professor Lee joining the United Party's special committee was revealed, some online communities and YouTube channels criticized her by disclosing that her husband is a lawyer at a major law firm and her son is a prosecutor.

At that time, one netizen commented on a related post, "Isn't it natural that Professor Lee chose the United Party since her son is a prosecutor and her husband is a lawyer?"

There were also comments belittling Professor Lee's abilities and comparing her to former Democratic Party lawmaker Pyo Changwon, who works as a profiler.

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