Controversy Over Prayers for the "Fall of President Yoon Seok-yeol and His Wife"... Bride Park Joo-hwan Suspended

Posting of composite image of President Yoon and spouse falling via SNS
Catholic Diocese of Daejeon expresses "Apology... dismissal processed"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The Catholic Diocese of Daejeon suspended Father Park Juhwan, who posted a composite image online showing President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife falling from the presidential aircraft, on the 15th and issued a public apology.

Bishop Kim Jongsu of the Catholic Diocese of Daejeon stated in a public apology posted on the diocese's website that afternoon, "I sincerely apologize for the wounds and shock that many people may have suffered due to Father Park's inappropriate remarks and behavior." He also announced that a suspension order from priestly duties had been issued against Father Kim, who belongs to the diocese.

A suspension from priestly duties is a disciplinary measure given to Catholic clergy. Clergy who receive this are stripped of their authority and duties as priests, including celebrating Mass and hearing confessions. Accordingly, Father Park was also stripped of his position as chaplain at Konyang University Hospital.

Bishop Kim said, "Father Park knelt down and confessed that he committed a grave wrongdoing against the Church and the people," adding, "We will closely monitor Father Park's situation and make a more resolute decision. Once again, I sincerely apologize to the diocesan members, believers, and all citizens."

Earlier, on the 12th, Father Park posted on his SNS a composite image depicting President Yoon Seok-yeol and First Lady Kim Geon-hee falling from the presidential aircraft, writing, "Binahida~ Binahida~."

On the 11th, he also posted a controversial message related to the Itaewon tragedy, stating, "Police officers, Yoon Seok-yeol and the People Power Party killed your comrades. You have an armory..."

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