Na Kyung-won on Justice Party's No-Candidacy: "Isn't the Democratic Party That Caused the By-Election Ashamed?"

Na Kyung-won, People Power Party Seoul mayoral primary candidate. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Na Kyung-won, former member of the People Power Party who declared her candidacy for the April 7 Seoul mayoral by-election, raised her voice of criticism toward the Democratic Party of Korea by mentioning the Justice Party's decision not to field a candidate.

On the 3rd, Na posted on her Facebook, "The Justice Party has decided not to nominate a candidate for the April by-election," and criticized, "Isn't the Democratic Party ashamed in the face of the Justice Party's difficult decision?"

She continued, "Although the sexual harassment by the former leader of the Justice Party is not directly related to this by-election, the Democratic Party is the party of the former mayors who fundamentally caused the by-election to be held," she pointed out.

Then, Na emphasized, "I do not expect the Democratic Party to make a conscientious decision even now, but I only hope that the Democratic Party will face its shameful self-image upon seeing the Justice Party's decision not to field a candidate."

Meanwhile, on the 3rd, the Justice Party decided not to field a candidate in the April 7 by-election, taking responsibility for the sexual harassment incident involving former leader Kim Jong-chul.

Chief spokesperson Jeong Hojin said in a briefing that day, "We caused great concern to the public due to the sexual harassment incident involving former leader Kim," and added, "Ultimately, not nominating a candidate is judged to be upholding the fundamental principle of responsible politics and fulfilling our public promise to thoroughly reform as a political party."

Jeong further said, "We ask for your understanding of this decision as an expression of our infinite responsibility and will for comprehensive innovation regarding this incident," and "We sincerely apologize again and promise once more to devote ourselves to party reform."

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