Democratic Party: "People Power Party Must Apologize to the Public for Sexual Misconduct and Verification Failures"

"Show the End of Perpetrator-Centered Approach by Kim Jong-in, Joo Ho-young, and Others"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 10th, the Democratic Party of Korea criticized the People Power Party's successive sexual scandal incidents, stating, "It should be kept in mind that a public apology to the people for the ongoing sexual scandals and verification failures, along with measures to prevent recurrence, is the responsibility of a public party and the minimum courtesy to the people."

Shin Young-dae, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a statement on the same day, "Regarding Professor Jeong Jin-kyung, who resigned from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the fact of suspension due to sexual harassment allegations became known, and Kim Dae-gun, chairman of the Gijang County Council who was prosecuted by the prosecution for forced molestation, the People Power Party has remained silent."

Spokesperson Shin pointed out, "The People Power Party is showing the extreme of perpetrator-centeredness through the indifference of Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in, the order from Floor Leader Joo Ho-young to 'be careful with actions ahead of the election,' and the selective silence of Professor Lee Soo-jung, a member of the Special Committee on Sexual Violence Countermeasures."

Shin added, "Professor Lee, who advocated victim-centeredness, is participating in scapegoating with praise instead of reflection or apology over the resignation of People Power Party lawmaker Kim Byung-wook. She is making conspiracy theory-like remarks related to the by-elections and urging victims to come forward with #MeToo. These secondary victimization remarks are provoking public anger."

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