Hwang Kyo-ahn: "Let's Not Forget Why We Are Holding This Election" - A Sharp Remark to the Election Commission

Photo by Hwang Kyo-ahn, former Prime Minister, Facebook

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Seoyoung] Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn raised his voice in criticism over the election commission's biased management controversy regarding the April 7 by-elections.

Former Prime Minister Hwang said today (the 1st) on his Facebook, "The election commission has gone too far. They prohibited the natural words of a women's group asking, 'Why are we having this election?' by labeling it as a violation of election law." He continued, "The shameless sexual crimes of the Seoul mayor, Busan mayor, and others are already shocking just from what has been revealed. The entire nation has come to know their double standards toward women in detail," and strongly criticized, "The secondary and tertiary victimization of sexual violence victims clearly shows the twisted morality of the current administration."

Additionally, Former Prime Minister Hwang pointed out, "As the election urgency rises, the Democratic Party is only apologizing for the real estate mismanagement but has not properly apologized for what they must apologize for. That is the apology for the power-related sexual crimes that caused this election."

He criticized, "Since their mindset does not change, it is a temporary measure and 'the same old story,'" and emphasized, "Early voting starts tomorrow," and "If we leave this as is, next time our daughters could become the victims," urging people not to forget why this election is being held.

People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyunjin also joined the criticism. On the same day, Bae shared reports on the election commission's biased management controversy on her Facebook, adding, "The owners of the election are solely the people." She also emphasized, "If the identity of the institution is doubted, what reason is there to be looked down upon by the people?" and "I hope the election commission maintains its focus as a fair election management committee. It is time for the election commission to conduct thorough self-inspection."

Meanwhile, the Seoul City Election Commission judged that the campaign phrase "Why are we having a by-election?" used by a civic group had the potential to violate election law and prohibited its use. This was based on the regulation that prohibits the installation of facilities that could influence the election from 180 days before the election day.

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