Joeunhee "I will return my salary for the responsibility of the long-term deadlock in the National Assembly"
"There Are Many Lawmakers Who Sympathize with Our Party"
On the 5th, Jo Eun-hee, a member of the People Power Party who was elected in the recent by-election for Seocho-gu Gap, delivered a greeting at the plenary session held at the National Assembly. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Jo Eun-hee, a member of the People Power Party, announced on the 21st that she will return her salary.
On the same day, Jo posted on her Facebook, saying, "I humbly accept the harsh criticism and stern warning from the public regarding the delay in livelihood legislation due to the prolonged parliamentary deadlock lasting over 50 days."
Jo stated, "I intend to return my salary with a feeling of apology to the people," and added, "I understand that many lawmakers in our party sympathize with this. I will discuss the specific method with fellow lawmakers and party leadership and inform you accordingly."
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Previously, Jo had donated her first salary to Ukraine.
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