Yoon Ho-jung "Zero Tolerance Principle," Park Ji-hyun "Apologize Until the People Say 'Enough'" (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 12th, Yoon Ho-jung and Park Ji-hyun, co-chairs of the Emergency Response Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against Assemblyman Park Wan-joo, "We once again bow our heads and sincerely apologize to the victims and the public."

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Chairman Yoon said, "There is no excuse whatsoever. I do not even dare to ask for forgiveness," adding, "Everything is the Democratic Party's fault, and we take full responsibility. We apologize repeatedly."

Chairman Yoon emphasized, "The Democratic Party will not tolerate sexual misconduct cases," and stated, "We will strictly and immediately punish any sexual misconduct within the party, adhering to a thorough zero-tolerance policy."

Chairwoman Park also said, "The case involving Assemblyman Park Wan-joo is a serious sexual crime that occurred at the end of 2021," and added, "Today, we have decided to expel Assemblyman Park Wan-joo. The Democratic Party will respond more thoroughly to gender-based violence within the party going forward."

She continued, "We sincerely apologize once again," and added, "We will continue to apologize until the victims and the public say 'enough'."

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