Discussion on Actions for Yang Hyang-ja Regarding 'Staff Sexual Misconduct Allegations' with Ethics Committee

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The Democratic Party's Ethics Tribunal held a closed meeting on the afternoon of the 12th to discuss measures regarding Representative Yang Hyangja, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by a regional office staff member.

After the Supreme Council meeting on the same day, Democratic Party Chief Spokesperson Ko Yongjin told reporters, "The Ethics Tribunal will hear Representative Yang's explanation today and take subsequent measures accordingly," adding, "Whether a conclusion will be reached today depends on the progress of the meeting."

A, a cousin of Representative Yang and a regional office staff member, is suspected of sexually harassing female employee B, who worked in the same office for several months after Representative Yang was elected.

On the 2nd, Party Leader Song Younggil received a report on the matter from the Party Ethics Inspection Team and requested the Ethics Tribunal to investigate Representative Yang.

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