Kim Jong-in: "No Tolerance for Sexual Misconduct Cases Going Forward... Thorough Screening of Candidates"

Kim Jong-in, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, is attending and speaking at the joint meeting for measures to eradicate child abuse held at the National Assembly on the 7th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, recently expressed a strong stance regarding the party's emerging 'sexual misconduct allegations,' stating, "From now on, sexual misconduct-related incidents will not be tolerated," signaling a firm response.

According to the People Power Party, Chairman Kim said on the morning of the 11th, "The People Power Party will absolutely not tolerate any sexual misconduct-related incidents going forward," and added, "I assure the public that candidates will be thoroughly vetted in the upcoming Seoul and Busan by-elections."

Previously, Jeong Jin-kyung, a member of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommended by the People Power Party, resigned voluntarily within a day after it was revealed that he had been disciplined for sexual harassment allegations. Additionally, Kim Byung-wook, a lawmaker accused of sexual assault, also withdrew from the party. The Democratic Party sharply criticized the People Power Party for maintaining silence on the matter.

As criticism both inside and outside the party intensified and concerns arose that this could negatively impact the April by-elections, Chairman Kim appeared to step in personally to manage the situation. He explained, "In Jeong's case, there was a failure to verify due to not having access to teacher disciplinary records, and in Kim's case, there were difficulties as there were no MeToo accusations or police reports from the victim, so we had no choice but to observe the situation."

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