Seoul Metropolitan Council Ethics Committee Passes Resolution to Expel Councilor Jeong Jin-sul

Seoul Metropolitan Council Ethics Special Committee Resolves to Expel Councilor Jeong Jin-sul

First Expulsion Resolution of a Council Member by the Seoul Metropolitan Council Ethics Special Committee

Chairman Kim Chun-gon: “We will reform the Seoul Metropolitan Council to work in line with citizens’ expectations”

The Ethics Special Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Council (Chairman Kim Chun-gon, People Power Party, Gangseo 4) held a meeting on the 9th and resolved to expel Councilor Jeong Jin-sul regarding disciplinary action.

The Ethics Special Committee received a disciplinary investigation request on April 19, following multiple media reports in April about allegations of sexual misconduct against Councilor Jeong Jin-sul and his expulsion decision by the Democratic Party Seoul Metropolitan Party, in accordance with related local regulations.

Subsequently, after consulting the Ethics Review Advisory Committee, which held two meetings, the advisory committee recommended expulsion of Councilor Jeong in July on the grounds of damage to dignity.

Accordingly, the Ethics Special Committee held a meeting on the 9th and put the disciplinary action against Councilor Jeong to a vote, resulting in 9 votes in favor and 2 against out of 11 members present, resolving to expel him.

This is the first time in the history of the council that the Seoul Metropolitan Council Ethics Special Committee has decided to expel an elected council member, the highest level of disciplinary action.

The disciplinary action against Councilor Jeong will be finalized after passing through the Seoul Metropolitan Council plenary session.

For Councilor Jeong to be expelled through the plenary session, at least two-thirds of the current 112 Seoul council members, i.e., 75 or more, must vote in favor.

Meanwhile, there are 76 council members affiliated with the People Power Party.

Chairman Kim Chun-gon concluded the Ethics Special Committee meeting by stating, “Seoul council members must uphold a greater sense of responsibility and ethical awareness as representatives of the citizens,” and added, “We will reform the council to work in line with citizens’ expectations.”

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