The Central Ethics Committee of the People Power Party announced on July 22 that "simple criticism of the party leader or the party is generally not subject to disciplinary action."
During a full committee meeting, the committee discussed the establishment of disciplinary standards and the classification of pending cases. However, it was decided that actions that intentionally, repeatedly, or systematically undermine the normal operation of the party or its leader would be classified as exceptions.
Ahead of the meeting, there was significant speculation in political circles about the possibility of initiating disciplinary action against certain individuals. In particular, there were predictions that Cho Kyung-tae, who campaigned against the election of Park Deok-heum, a lawmaker nominated through a party meeting for the position of National Assembly vice speaker, could face sanctions.
Additionally, the possibility of disciplinary action against pro-Han Dong-hoon lawmakers, who supported independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon despite Park Min-sik, the former Minister of Veterans Affairs, receiving the People Power Party's nomination in the Busan North Gap by-election, was also mentioned. However, the Central Ethics Committee did not announce any specific disciplinary targets during the meeting, indicating a careful consideration process.
Meanwhile, the Central Ethics Committee plans to hold its 16th meeting soon to continue discussions on the agenda.
During a full committee meeting, the committee discussed the establishment of disciplinary standards and the classification of pending cases. However, it was decided that actions that intentionally, repeatedly, or systematically undermine the normal operation of the party or its leader would be classified as exceptions.
Ahead of the meeting, there was significant speculation in political circles about the possibility of initiating disciplinary action against certain individuals. In particular, there were predictions that Cho Kyung-tae, who campaigned against the election of Park Deok-heum, a lawmaker nominated through a party meeting for the position of National Assembly vice speaker, could face sanctions.
Additionally, the possibility of disciplinary action against pro-Han Dong-hoon lawmakers, who supported independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon despite Park Min-sik, the former Minister of Veterans Affairs, receiving the People Power Party's nomination in the Busan North Gap by-election, was also mentioned. However, the Central Ethics Committee did not announce any specific disciplinary targets during the meeting, indicating a careful consideration process.
Meanwhile, the Central Ethics Committee plans to hold its 16th meeting soon to continue discussions on the agenda.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.