"A Mother's Heart Wanting to Help No Matter What"… Na Kyung-won's Explanation on the 'Mom Chance' Controversy

Former Liberty Korea Party floor leader Na Kyung-won, who was prosecuted for the 20th National Assembly fast-track (rapid processing agenda) clash incident, is answering reporters' questions before attending the first trial held at the Southern District Court in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 21st. / Source = Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] The Seoul National University Research Integrity Committee has judged that the listing of former People Power Party lawmaker Na Kyung-won's son as an author on a research poster was an "improper authorship," while Na Kyung-won stated, "As a mother who wanted to help in any way, I sought assistance through an acquaintance."

On the 16th, Na Kyung-won emphasized in a Facebook post, "I will once again clearly explain the judgment of the Seoul National University Integrity Committee," adding, "The eligibility of the first-author poster, which was the most controversial, was recognized."

She explained, "Regarding the poster where my son was listed as the first author, the committee judged that his eligibility as the primary author was clearly recognized, so there is no problem," and added, "However, for the poster where he was listed as the fourth author, although he helped with data verification, the committee judged that his contribution was insufficient to be included as an author."

She continued, "Nevertheless, I was overwhelmed all day yesterday by the three words 'Na Kyung-won,' 'Seoul National University,' and 'request,'" and said, "Seeing the flood of articles reminded me of the year 2014."

She went on, "My child, who had a particular interest in science from a young age, said he wanted to try participating in a science competition once, and as a mother, I asked how I could help," and claimed, "Since he had no supervising teacher, I sought help through an acquaintance out of a mother's desire to assist in any way." She reiterated, "The desire to help my son, the consideration of an acquaintance, and my son's sincere research are the entirety of the truth."

Additionally, Na Kyung-won firmly denied the "mom chance" criticism regarding the 'son's allegations,' stating, "The criticism is misguided from the start."

She expressed deep regret toward Representative Seo, saying, "I deeply regret Seo's selective and distorted amplification of only parts of the issue without looking at the whole," and simultaneously said, "I am also disappointed by articles that, judging only by the headlines, make it seem as if my son was improperly listed as an author on all posters."

Meanwhile, according to the "Seoul National University Research Integrity Committee Decision Document" confirmed through Democratic Party lawmaker Seo Dong-yong on the 16th, Seoul National University judged that Kim's listing as the fourth author on the poster titled "Preliminary Study on the Measurement of Cardiopulmonary Health in a Non-Laboratory Environment" was an "improper authorship."

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