A Bowed Changwon City Council Member... Apologizes for Controversial 'Makmal' Remarks on Itaewon Tragedy

"I Apologize for Hurting with Inappropriate Writing, Will Reflect Deeply"

People Power Party lawmaker Kim Mina from Changwon, Gyeongnam, who has been criticized for posting 'inappropriate remarks' about the Itaewon tragedy, is apologizing to the bereaved families and citizens. / Photo by Ryeong Lee

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] A member of the Changwon City Council in Gyeongnam, who was embroiled in controversy for posting ‘inflammatory’ remarks about the Itaewon tragedy, bowed her head at the city council plenary session on the 13th.

On that day, Kim Mina of the People Power Party took the podium near the end of the 120th City Council’s 2nd plenary session.

Councilor Kim said, “I posted inappropriate content on my personal SNS,” and “I bow my head and apologize to the citizens and bereaved families who have suffered great emotional wounds.”

SNS post by Mina Kim, a member of Changwon City Council from the People Power Party. [Image source=Captured from Mina Kim's Facebook]

The councilor posted on her SNS on the 12th, “The bereaved families who kill the souls who went to heaven at such a young age like flowers twice!! #MastersofExploitation #PeopleSayingTheySellTheirChildren #IsThisTheSecond Sewol Ferry #DidTheyDieSavingTheCountry”

The day before, she wrote, “Those from the Democratic Party have exploited the yellow ribbon for about 8 to 9 years, and now how much longer will they exploit the black ribbon? #CorpseSellingPeople #HeroesWhoSavedTheCountry? #EnoughAlready!!”

On the 23rd of last month, she posted a comment criticizing an interview with the Itaewon tragedy bereaved family on a broadcasting station.

“It looks like a scheme to make a profit by selling their children,” and “You bastard, what were you doing at that time that you shift the responsibility to someone else!! How far should the state be responsible? Does a sinner who puts their child forward have a conscience?”

Regarding this, netizens showed mixed reactions, some saying it was ‘inappropriate remarks for a city councilor,’ while others said it was ‘a correct statement against those who exploit a tragic death for political strife.’

Opposition parties in the Gyeongnam region, including the Democratic Party, Justice Party, and Progressive Party, demanded an official apology and resignation through statements.

On that day, Councilor Kim said, “I will reflect more deeply and make greater efforts through this incident.”

Currently, Kim’s SNS page where the posts were made has been deleted.

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