Democratic Party "Apologizes for Late Mayor Park Won-soon's Sexual Harassment... Complies with Human Rights Commission Recommendations"

Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] The Democratic Party of Korea apologized, stating that it "humbly accepts" the results of the National Human Rights Commission's ex officio investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against the late Park Won-soon, former Mayor of Seoul.

Shin Young-dae, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said in a written briefing on the morning of the 26th, "The Democratic Party respects the results of the Human Rights Commission and deeply apologizes for causing concern to the victim, the citizens of Seoul, and the public."

He added, "Furthermore, we will implement the Human Rights Commission's recommendations to ensure no secondary harm occurs and that the victim can restore their daily life. The National Assembly will also do its best to strengthen gender awareness and improve legal and institutional measures to prevent secondary harm."

Spokesperson Shin emphasized, "The Democratic Party will adopt a humbler attitude and take greater responsibility to foster a gender-sensitive party culture. We will fulfill our responsibilities as a public party through sincere and thorough reform efforts."

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