Justice Party to Hold National Committee Meeting on 30th: "Open Discussion on All Matters"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The Justice Party, which is handling the party leader sexual harassment incident, held a national committee meeting, the highest decision-making body, on the 30th and announced that it would discuss everything openly.

On this day, Floor Leader Kang Eun-mi opened the national committee meeting by saying, "It is difficult to even gauge how deeply shocked and disappointed the public must be watching this incident," and added, "Since the party's fate is at a critical juncture, we will discuss everything openly."

Kang Eun-mi, co-leader of the Justice Party, is attending the 1st Emergency Measures Meeting held at the National Assembly on the 27th, delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

After former leader Kim Jong-chul's resignation, Vice Leader Kim Yoon-gi, who had been acting party leader, also resigned the day before, leaving the Justice Party leadership currently vacant.

The meeting focused on the leadership's future and whether to nominate candidates for the April by-elections.

Initially, there was speculation both inside and outside the party about the possibility of the entire leadership stepping down. Also, since this by-election is being held amid a sexual misconduct scandal, the Justice Party's burden has increased, making the decisions of this national committee meeting highly anticipated.

Floor Leader Kang said, "The Justice Party will take an attitude of unlimited responsibility regarding this incident," adding, "We will uphold the will of the people strictly until they say 'enough is enough,' and deeply reflect with a spirit of thorough reform."

Regarding the expulsion decision of former leader Kim, she said, "When I think of the party members who must be suffering and devastated in this unprecedented situation, I cannot find words even if I had ten mouths," and expressed, "I am sorry, and I am very sorry."

She continued, "Over the past week, the Justice Party has taken full party responsibility for this incident and has made every effort to resolve it. We have also implemented various measures to prevent secondary harm," and added, "Today’s national committee meeting will discuss the overall incident and future party recovery plans."

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