Jang Je-won: "My son Noel committed a very serious mistake" Father visits grave to apologize

"Son, We Will Talk Often After You Serve Your Punishment"

Jang Je-won, member of the People Power Party (left), and Jang Yong-jun, rapper 'Noel', son of Assemblyman Jang (right) [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Jang Je-won, a member of the People Power Party, who visited the grave of the late former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Jang Sung-man, mentioned his son, rapper 'Noel' Jang Yong-jun (21), saying, "He committed a very serious wrongdoing."

On the 6th, Jang posted on his Facebook, "Today marks the 6th anniversary of the passing of my father, who was the guiding principle of my life."

Earlier, Jang's son was indicted on charges of driving under the influence without a license, causing an accident in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul last September, and assaulting a police officer who requested a breathalyzer test. Following the controversy, Jang resigned from his position as head of the comprehensive situation room for Yoon Seok-yeol's People Power Party presidential campaign.

Jang added, "The youngest grandson, whom my father loved the most, committed a very serious wrongdoing. We are going through many difficulties. Father, I am sorry. I have no excuse."

Jang Je-won, member of the People Power Party./Photo by Jang Je-won Facebook capture.

He continued, "As much as (my son) has done wrong, once he serves his punishment and comes out, I intend to frequently talk with him and express the love in my heart, just as my father did with me."

Jang also expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, "While in politics, I endured many hardships and trials, including the humiliation of being twice denied party nominations by those in power. I overcame these with the heavenly grace of the local residents and have come this far. I am grateful to all; it is a miracle."

Meanwhile, Jang's father, the late former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Jang, was the founder of Dongseo Academy and served as Deputy Speaker during the Roh Tae-woo administration. He entered politics by winning the 11th National Assembly election in 1981 as a member of the Democratic Justice Party in Buk-gu, Busan, and was appointed Deputy Speaker in the 12th National Assembly.

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