Justice Party apologizes for the sexual harassment case, CEO Kim Jong-cheol. Deputy Chairman Bae Bok-joo of the Justice Party shed tears while explaining the resignation of President Kim Jong-cheol due to sexual harassment at the National Assembly Communication Hall on the 25th. Reporter Oh Jong-taek
The Justice Party is in crisis due to the sexual harassment of former CEO Kim Jong-cheol. Deputy Chairman Bae Bok-joo, who announced the sexual harassment case the day before, appeared on YTN Radio on the 26th and talked about the concerns of Justice Party at the time of the release of the sexual harassment case, as well as measures and prospects for the future.
1. Are there any concerns about the future of the party and withdrawal from the party?
The Justice Party will hold a private delegation meeting on the afternoon of the 26th to discuss ways to correct the sexual harassment case. “If we discuss and decide which system to go to, we will talk to the party members within this week,” said Vice President Bae. “The emergency response system is correct, but the question of whether this is the level of party re-foundation is difficult to tell because there is no agreed matter.” . Regarding the situation where the story of the dismantling of the party is even coming out, he predicted that “No. We will hold a meeting with an emergency response system, measures to prevent recurrence in the future, and a stream of content that communicates a little more faithfully to party members.”
In the case of sexual harassment by Justice Party President Kim Jong-cheol, Rep.Shim Sang-jeong is showing a stiff expression while Park Eun-mi is in the parliamentary general meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. Reporter Oh Jong-taek
2 Disclosure of sexual harassment, did you have any concerns
Deputy Chairman Bae said that the decision to disclose sexual harassment was not difficult. He said, “Of course, I thought it was natural and responsible to talk to the people, report on, and tell the public about the severe case of sexual harassment by the party’s representative, and tell the process of the appropriate disciplinary action.” I thought,” he said.
The Justice Party’s immediate disclosure and response are evaluated as exemplary compared to similar events of other parties.
Former Justice Party President Kim Jong-cheol (right) is speaking at the delegation meeting held at the National Assembly on the 4th. Representative Jang Hye-young is on the left. Reporter Oh Jong-taek
3. What was the position of former CEO Kim?
After facing the situation, Vice President Bae also spoke with former CEO Kim Jong-cheol. Vice President Bae said, “I knew clearly that I was wrong,” and said, “He usually had a strong stance on gender issues. As a result, he could not forgive himself for his faults, so he could quickly admit, sincerely apologize, and take responsibility. He said, “I showed the appearance of taking responsibility for the part.”
In the case of sexual harassment by President Kim Jong-cheol of Justice Party, Rep. Ho-jeong Ryu is showing a stiff expression at a general meeting of members held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. Reporter Oh Jong-taek
In addition, Vice President Bae said, “Probably because I heard it first, there was a shock before the people or party members.” He said, “When I first heard it, I was involved in a sexual violence campaign, and I had the experience of supporting victims, so I didn’t think much procedurally or methodically. How can the victim overcome this well? I think I focused on it.” said.
4. Rep. Hye-young Jang’s real name disclosure background
Vice President Bae said, “At first, it seems that I didn’t want to reveal that I was a victim.” However, “It seems that it was very difficult to do legislative activities without revealing that you are the victim in everyday life,” he said. “It was a little more honest and judged that practicing politics with people acknowledging that he was a victim would be able to speak out accurately. It’s the same,” he explained.
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