Justice Party Decides No Endorsement in April By-Elections... "We Will Uphold the Fundamental Principle of Responsible Politics"

Former Representative Kim Jong-cheol Sexual Harassment Case... "Infinite Responsibility and Will for Innovation"

Kang Eun-mi, the floor leader of the Justice Party, is attending the emergency committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Justice Party has decided not to nominate candidates for the upcoming Seoul mayoral and Busan mayoral by-elections in April.

On the evening of the 3rd, the Justice Party held a national committee meeting and confirmed its policy of not nominating candidates for the April 7 by-elections. The party stated, "We caused great concern to the public due to the sexual harassment incident involving former leader Kim Jong-cheol," and explained, "We judged that ultimately not nominating candidates is the fundamental principle of responsible politics and a fulfillment of our public commitment to thoroughly reform as a political party."

They added, "We ask for your understanding of this decision as an expression of our infinite responsibility and determination for comprehensive innovation regarding this incident," and "We sincerely apologize for not meeting expectations and promise once again to devote ourselves to party reform."

Initially, the Justice Party planned to run in the Seoul and Busan mayoral elections without unifying with the Democratic Party. However, after the sexual harassment incident involving former leader Kim was revealed at the end of last month, voices both inside and outside the party grew louder, calling for no nominations.

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