Input 2021.03.20 18:03 | Revision 2021.03.20 18:11
Former supporters accused the NEC of victims of violating election laws
The late Park Won-soon, former mayor of Seoul City’s sexual harassment victim A, came out on the 20th that the recent press conference did not violate the Public Officials Election Act. At a press conference, Mr. A said, “I fear that I will not be able to return to my position when the mayor is elected from the party that distorted my damage and rather hurt me.” They filed a complaint with the Central Election Commission.
The NEC judged that “the reported press conference cannot be considered as having an unfair influence on the election by an actor using his position or influence in public office.” It is known that several reports have been received by the Seoul Election Commission for violating the Public Official Election Act in connection with this press conference.
Earlier, Mr. A, a victim of a public official at the Seoul City Hall, said at a press conference, “(Mayor Park’s) power is still strong.” “Because of Mayor Park’s) extreme choices, the perpetrators and victims changed positions, and in the memorial movement, I felt there was no place for a human being.”
Then, a post was posted in the pro-female online community stating that Mr. A was reported to the Central Election Commission for violating the election law. On the 17th, Mr. B, the representative of the Korean People’s Participation Solidarity, a friend-oriented group, said on Twitter on the 17th, “The female secretary who led Mayor Park Won-soon to death and her party are reviewing the legal rules for violation of the Public Officials Election Act.”
Mr. Kim also said, “If you want to, you have the freedom to do so,” he said. “But from the moment you do that, the criticism of a separate political act becomes a different level. You should not say that you criticize it as a second offense.” At the same time, targeting Mr. A, he said, “I don’t know why I want to go out.”