[일문일답]Kim Jong-cheol and Jang Hye-young sexually harassed after interview… “Absolutely obvious”

The sexual harassment of Justice Party leader Kim Jong-cheol against Rep. Jang Hye-young of the same party took place shortly after the two interviews on the 15th. The Justice Party’s position is that it is an uncontroversial’clear sexual harassment case’ because CEO Kim admitted to the fact of sexual harassment. The Justice Party decided to remove CEO Kim from the position of representative, but not to file criminal charges according to the will of the victim. The justice party said that the disclosure of the victim’s real name was at the will of the victim, Assemblyman Jang.

Bae Bok-ju, head of the Gender Human Rights Headquarters of the Justice Party, held a press conference on the sexual harassment incident by President Kim at the National Assembly on the 25th and made the announcement. Director Bae said, “Representative Kim had a dinner in Yeouido on the 15th for an interview with the party’s congressman Jang Hye-young.” There was an incident,” he explained. According to the Justice Party, Rep. Chang reported the incident to Bae’s headquarters on the 18th after hard work, and the Justice Party interviewed the victim and the perpetrator several times to investigate.

Director Bae said, “This case is an obvious incident that is beyond controversy.” “The perpetrator, CEO Kim also acknowledged all the facts. “There is no need for further investigation to confirm the facts.”

The Justice Party decided to take the position of CEO Kim and file a complaint with the Central Party Committee, the party’s disciplinary procedure.

Headquarters Bae said, “The Justice Party will resolve this case in principle and decisively,” and said, “We will respect the victim’s intentions as much as possible and make daily recovery a top priority.” In addition, “the perpetrator will try to solve it with the highest level of strict treatment guidelines the party can do with the principle of zero tolerance,” he said. In the event of secondary damage so as not to do so, I will strictly discipline myself.

Director Bae said, “It is a sexual harassment case committed by the representative of the political party who took the lead in realizing gender equality.” Even if there is a job, I will take the lead in maintaining gender sensitivity and faithfully solving problems at the party level.” Director Bae showed tears at this point.

The following is the question and answer of Bae headquarters and reporters.

-Do you pursue criminal lawsuits or claims for damages against CEO Kim?

“Because the victim wants, we do not file a criminal complaint, but at the party level (substituting disciplinary action). No criminal charges are filed.”

-The reason for the disclosure of the victim’s name

“Chairman Chang decided to disclose his real name and respected that decision.”

-The perpetrator’s personal apology.

“The offender apologized immediately. (CEO Kim) acknowledged his mistake, apologized, and (a doctor) clearly communicated to the victim that he would take responsibility.”

-Did CEO Kim apologize after the incident or did he apologize after raising the problem?

“I will tell you that it was conducted almost simultaneously.”

-Was CEO Kim drunk at the time of the sexual harassment?

“It is difficult to tell you about the situation as we have not yet confirmed it in detail.”

-Additional victims

“There are currently no additional victims.”

-It’s in crisis of dissolution of the party, how can we fix it?

“Rather than predicting any situation, it will be the first to resolve this case firmly. What is disappointing to the party members and the people, we will try our best to innovate by actively and decisively solving it. I will receive the part that will be severely criticized. Gender sensitivity, etc. (I will try to improve it) so that it does not occur again.”

-Do you review the withdrawal measures for CEO Kim?

“You will have to follow the disposition determined by the Party Committee.”

-I resigned, is it possible for a job title?

“(CEO Kim) decided to resign first. However, the delegation filed a complaint with the disciplinary committee because the matter was serious and serious, and prior to this, the position was systemd according to the Party Constitutional Regulations.”

-Who will be the representative of the party?

“I will follow the Party Constitutional Regulations.”

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