Justice Party: "We Will Ensure No Unfairness in Ryu Ho-jeong Secretary's Unjust Dismissal Controversy"

Ryu Ho-jeong, a Justice Party lawmaker, is attending a party meeting at the National Assembly on the 26th with a serious expression. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Justice Party held an emergency meeting regarding Representative Ryu Ho-jeong, who is accused of unfairly dismissing her secretary, stating that they will "prepare solutions to ensure there are no unjust cases."

On the 1st, Justice Party Chief Spokesperson Jung Ho-jin said, "Regarding the dismissal issue of the former secretary of Representative Ryu Ho-jeong's office, the party leadership held an emergency meeting with the parties involved yesterday." He added, "We will clearly verify the facts with the parties involved and the representative's office, and responsibly prepare solutions to ensure there are no unjust cases. The party will do its best to organize the facts and resolve the issue through official party procedures."

However, in response to the criticism pouring in over allegations that Representative Ryu, who emphasized her experience as a dismissed worker, unfairly dismissed her staff by improper means, he said, "Regarding this issue, speculative remarks not based on facts are spreading, causing difficulties for the parties involved and the representative's office."

Earlier, Ryu's former secretary publicly claimed at the party's National Committee meeting on the 30th of last month that "Representative Ryu is the perpetrator of unfair dismissal." Previously, Representative Ryu herself stated, "It was a process of reaching an agreement with the party involved. The misunderstanding has been resolved."

Representative Ryu is accused of violating labor laws by notifying the dismissal only seven days in advance, without observing the usual notice period during the dismissal process. At that time, the secretary demanded an explanation for the dismissal reason and an apology from Representative Ryu, but these were not accepted. Additionally, within the party, there were further revelations that Representative Ryu did not properly observe the staff's break time regulations during work.

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