Regarding Park Wan-joo's indictment without detention... Park Ji-hyun asks, "Is he still holding his parliamentary seat?"

Park Wan-joo, a member of the Democratic Party who was expelled due to allegations of sexual harassment against an aide, was indicted on the 4th. Former Democratic Party Emergency Committee member Park Ji-hyun demanded the National Assembly Ethics Committee to swiftly handle disciplinary action, stating that "he still holds his position as a lawmaker."

On the 4th, Park Ji-hyun posted on social media under the title "The perpetrator behind bars, the victim back to daily life," saying, "Even after a year, the Ethics Committee has not once discussed the disciplinary proposal, and Park still maintains his position as a lawmaker."

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Park Wan-joo was indicted without detention on the 4th on charges of forcibly molesting an aide in 2021.

Former Emergency Committee member Park said, "The time for severe punishment has come. The prosecution must reveal all of Park’s crimes in detail," adding, "The National Assembly Ethics Committee must promptly process the disciplinary proposal against Park."

She also emphasized, "The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea should not be a refuge for sexual violence perpetrators but a safe workplace for everyone. A safe National Assembly can create a safe country."

Meanwhile, former Emergency Committee member Park plans to hold a "Discussion Forum for the Eradication of Power-based Sexual Crimes" at the National Assembly on the morning of the 5th.

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