Rep. Kim Byung-wook, Cleared of Secretary Sexual Assault Allegations, Rejoins People Power Party

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Junhyung] Representative Kim Byung-wook, who was cleared of sexual assault charges by the police, rejoined the People Power Party on the 21st.

The People Power Party Gyeongbuk Provincial Party Committee stated in a press release that "Today, the Party Membership Qualification Review Committee held a meeting and unanimously approved Representative Kim's reinstatement."

A party official explained that Representative Kim was reinstated through the provincial party committee's resolution without going through the Supreme Council because he did not fall under the category of "persons whose misconduct is severe" according to party regulations.

In a statement, Representative Kim said, "I would like to express my gratitude to the constituents and party members who have continuously supported me, as well as to senior and fellow lawmakers," adding, "I will do my utmost to work for the presidential election victory and regional development."

Earlier, Representative Kim voluntarily left the party after the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute' raised allegations of sexual assault against a National Assembly secretary, but he was later cleared of charges by the police.

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