Yoon Ethics Committee to Discuss Disciplinary Action Against Hong Jun-pyo for 'Weekend Golf During Heavy Rain'

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The Ethics Committee of the People Power Party's Central Party decided on the 18th to initiate disciplinary discussions ex officio regarding Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo, who played golf during the heavy rain damage that occurred over the past weekend.

On the same day, the Ethics Committee announced via a text message to the press corps that on the 20th, they would discuss whether to commence disciplinary procedures related to Mayor Hong's golf controversy during the flood damage.

Previously, the party secretariat had been conducting a fact-finding investigation into the controversy surrounding Mayor Hong based on leadership decisions. Separately, the Ethics Committee declared that it would independently place the disciplinary agenda for Mayor Hong on the table for discussion ex officio.

It is known that on the morning of the 15th, Mayor Hong was playing golf at Palgong CC but stopped after about an hour due to heavy rain. This drew criticism as inappropriate behavior amid flood damage occurring in Daegu and various parts of the country.

However, Mayor Hong rebutted, stating, "On weekends, public officials are free to engage in personal activities," and insisted that it was "not inappropriate."

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