Park Su-young "Reappointment of Prostitution Aide, My Fault... Hope 32-Year-Old Youth Forgives Me"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] On the 16th, Park Soo-young, a member of the People Power Party, addressed media reports that a staff member under police investigation for prostitution was reappointed, stating, "Everything is my fault," and added, "I will take responsibility for my negligence, resign from all party positions I hold, and take time for reflection."

On the same day, Park explained the reasons for reappointing the staff member despite the police investigation for prostitution through social media (SNS) and apologized.

He said, "The staff member started working with me as one of my aides when I was elected and began my term as a member of the National Assembly at the end of May last year. In early July last year, he suddenly submitted his resignation letter, stating that he was under police investigation for going to a place he should not have gone before being appointed as a public official, and that he caused trouble. Upon hearing this, I immediately dismissed him. After dismissal, following about a month of police and prosecution investigations, the staff member received a suspended indictment," he explained. He continued, "With the legal situation allowing for reappointment as a public official, I deeply contemplated the matter," adding, "It was a dilemma between the weight of the suspended indictment and the life of a 32-year-old young man who was effectively the head of the household, caring for his mother battling cancer."

Park said, "Ultimately, I decided to give that young man another chance in life and reappointed him," and added, "Although there was no legal issue, I regret not carefully considering that in our society, simply having gone to a problematic place makes it difficult to hold a public office."

He stated, "I hope that due to this report, a capable young man will not be discouraged and hide away in darkness," and said, "Everything is my fault, and I ask for forgiveness from everyone who supported and had high expectations of me. I also ask for forgiveness for the 32-year-old young man who received a suspended indictment and is courageously trying to stand up again."

Park concluded, "I will take responsibility for my negligence, resign from all party positions I hold, and take time for reflection," promising to become a more sober and meticulous public official.

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