Ethics Committee with Yeo, "Hope It Rains" Kim Seong-won Disciplinary Procedure Initiated

I Yanghee "Strong Recommendation for Careful Speech and Behavior"
Lee Junseok Disciplinary Action Not Discussed

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] The Ethics Committee of the People Power Party initiated disciplinary proceedings on the 22nd against Representative Kim Seong-won, who caused controversy by making an inappropriate remark at a recent flood recovery site.

Lee Yang-hee, Chairperson of the Ethics Committee, announced this decision after holding a meeting at the National Assembly on the same day. He stated, "During the recent flood recovery, not only Representative Kim but also many key party officials, members of the National Assembly, and local government heads made inappropriate remarks, deeply wounding the public's feelings. We strongly urge all to exercise caution in their words and actions going forward."

Representative Kim sparked controversy on the 11th when he said at a flood recovery volunteer site, "Honestly, I wish it would rain a bit more. So the photos come out well." The meeting was convened after Emergency Response Committee Chairperson Joo Ho-young referred Representative Kim to the Ethics Committee.

In addition to Representative Kim, disciplinary proceedings were also initiated against Representatives Kim Hee-guk and Kwon Eun-hee based on violations of the Ethics Committee regulations.

There were expectations that the Ethics Committee would discuss additional disciplinary actions against former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok, but the matter was not placed on the agenda.

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