Choe Kang-wook's 'Amkeot' Controversy and the Democratic Party's Response... Park Ju-min Says "Discussion Starts Now"

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook, who recently used the expression "설치는 암컷" (loosely translated as "the females causing trouble") while harshly criticizing the Yoon Seok-yeol administration at a book concert, sparked controversy. Amid Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung's mention of a "no tolerance response," Park Joo-min, the party's senior deputy floor leader, stated that the party's measures regarding him will now be discussed.

On the 22nd, Park told CBS's "Kim Hyun-jung's News Show," "The extent of that (remark) only started being reported yesterday, and since the party's official stance came out yesterday, I think discussions about further measures will begin from now on."

Park Jumin, the Senior Deputy Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the Policy Coordination Meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd. Photo by Kim Hyunmin kimhyun81@

At a book concert held by lawmaker Min Hyung-bae on the 19th, former lawmaker Choi criticized the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, saying, "In George Orwell's Animal Farm, female animals rarely cause trouble or act up," which caused controversy. Leader Lee stated, "We will respond strictly without tolerance to inappropriate remarks," implying disciplinary action.

When asked by the host what "no tolerance response" means, Park said, "Well, there will be discussions about that part," adding, "In any case, the leadership will probably start discussions from today. It is a bit awkward and difficult for me to say this or that before the discussions take place."

Within the party, opinions are divided over disciplinary action against former lawmaker Choi. Reports also emerged that heated debates occurred among lawmakers in a group chat where Democratic Party members participate regarding disciplinary measures against Choi. In response, Park said, "Yesterday, I went to sleep without knowing about it, but when I woke up, I saw various discussions in the chat room," and "that was reported as is, which is quite awkward in many ways."

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