Joo Ho-young "Young People Can Make Mistakes"... Voices Supporting Dismissal Amid Youth Promotional Material Controversy

Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at a press conference held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 4th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] Voices within the party are emerging, saying that the dismissal of members of the People Power Party's Central Youth Committee by the Emergency Response Committee for using inappropriate expressions in promotional posts was an "excessive decision."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly on the 4th, Joo Ho-young, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated, "There is a saying that young people get 12 chances even if they make mistakes. Without mistakes, there is no progress," adding, "I don't think that (the controversy) should be viewed from the perspective of a trained politician."

He continued, "If others call someone an 'Army ground dog infantryman,' it is derogatory, but if someone who has been through that says 'I went through hardships,' how can that be considered derogatory?" He pointed out, "Some say they are KATUSA and get 29 days of leave, but I used it to mean that I went through hardships like this."

Furthermore, he said, "I don't think it is right to hold them excessively responsible," adding, "They must have learned a lot themselves. I hope people will be lenient."

People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won also criticized through his SNS, saying, "Young people learn and grow through mistakes," and "Our party's decision to wield the sword of expulsion against the youth's mistakes was excessive."

He also indirectly criticized by saying, "The reckless remarks of Democratic Party lawmakers and leadership figures are not just flashy but at the level of pollution," and "I can't list them all, but have you ever heard of anyone being expelled?"

Earlier, the People Power Party's Central Youth Committee sparked controversy by using inappropriate expressions such as 'ground dog' and 'God's rule' in a promotional post introducing the leadership on Facebook on the 29th of last month. In response, the Emergency Response Committee stated, "We will do our best to ensure that there is no halt in the path of innovation and change that meets the public's expectations," and took measures including dismissal and cancellation of appointments.

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