Democratic Party Codifies Gender Violence Handling Rules Including Sexual Misconduct... Shedding 'Naeronambul' Image

Equal Votes for Controversial Party Opinion TF Formation...Secret Ballot at General Assembly

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The Democratic Party of Korea announced a 'Top 10 Innovation Plan' that includes the codification of regulations related to gender violence, the introduction of a party member petition system, and the establishment of a Talent Institute.

On the 14th, Roh Woong-rae, head of the Democratic Research Institute, announced this innovation plan at a briefing held at the National Assembly in the afternoon.

First, the party plans to codify procedural regulations for the swift and strict handling of violations such as gender violence and sexual misconduct, and institutionalize disciplinary actions against politicians who cause social controversies to shed the stigma of 'double standards.' This reflects the Democratic Party's determination to reform following repeated sexual misconduct issues. Despite incidents involving Park Won-soon, Oh Keo-don, and Ahn Hee-jung, the party has faced consecutive sexual misconduct scandals, including the case of Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook, who received a six-month suspension of party membership, and lawmaker Park Wan-joo, who was expelled from the party over sexual misconduct allegations.

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Choi Kang-wook, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who was indicted without detention on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act, is attending the second trial held at the Seoul High Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 22nd. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

Additionally, to innovate the party resolution process, the party plans to form task forces (TF) with equal numbers of supporters and opponents for contentious issues and conduct secret ballots at the party caucus. The party also plans to introduce a party member petition system to create a channel where anyone can freely express opinions within the party. Furthermore, the party intends to impose sanctions at the party level against actions contrary to public sentiment, such as abusive language and text message bombarding.

The Democratic Party plans to establish a Talent Institute (tentative name) to build a talent development system and to found a Youth Democratic Party to expand the youth committee.

Roh said, "After three consecutive defeats, if there is no party reform, there will be no hope or future for the next general election and presidential election. We prepared this report with a sense of urgency as if standing on the edge of a cliff." He added, "The only alternative to rebirth as a new Democratic Party is, above all, a return to a party for the people's livelihood." Woo Sang-ho, emergency committee chairman, said, "We will strive to reflect various opinions dreaming of the future of a new Democratic Party through the party convention."

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