No Disciplinary Discussion on 'Kim Seungwon GSGG Controversy'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] Regarding Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won, who was embroiled in the 'GSGG' controversy, the Democratic Party stated that there has been no discussion of 'disciplinary action.'

On the 2nd, Shin Hyun-young, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, responded "No" when asked by reporters at the National Assembly whether the party leadership was discussing disciplinary measures against the lawmaker. When asked if the lawmaker's explanation procedures had been sufficiently conducted, she said, "There is currently no discussion about such procedures."

A Democratic Party leadership official said, "Hasn't the person involved apologized?" and added, "The apology has been accepted for now. There is no need for further discussion at this time."

Earlier, lawmaker Kim caused controversy by using the expression ‘GSGG,’ which evokes profanity, referring to National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok in relation to the issue of the Media Arbitration Act being brought to a plenary session. On the same day, Kim apologized to Speaker Park and his supporters via Facebook, saying, "I apologize once again. I will deeply take to heart the Speaker's stern reprimand and become a better politician, Kim Seung-won."

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