People Power Party Cancels Jang Ye-chan's Busan Suyeong Nomination Amid 'Controversial Remarks' Scandal

The People Power Party has decided to cancel the nomination of candidate Jang Ye-chan for Busan Suyeong, who sparked a 'controversial remarks' scandal.

Former Supreme Council Member Jang Ye-chan of the People Power Party. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 16th, the People Power Party's Nomination Management Committee announced, "We have resolved to cancel candidate Jang Ye-chan's nomination and proceed with the re-nomination process." The committee explained the reason for the cancellation, stating, "After in-depth discussions, it was confirmed that candidate Jang made numerous inappropriate remarks that go against public sentiment and are unsuitable for a public office candidate."

In 2014, Jang caused controversy by posting on Facebook, "Wouldn't a healthy society be one where people who enjoy wild parties every night and, if they look pretty, flirt with anyone regardless of gender, are respected as professionals as long as they show expertise and responsibility in their duties?" In addition, inappropriate remarks spanning generations and regions have surfaced one after another, putting him under scrutiny.

Although Jang posted an apology on Facebook on the 12th, the controversy did not subside. The day before, he posted another apology, saying, "No matter how young I was, I regret 10 times, 100 times that I should have been more cautious and mature. I sincerely apologize."

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