Kim Eun-hye, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, refuted reports that she is considering a state compensation claim for losses incurred by investors in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix single-stock leverage ETFs. Following the initial report, various reactions emerged online regarding the political response.
On her Facebook page, Kim stated on July 28, "While we must point out and improve the government's reckless actions that have turned the domestic stock market into a volatile speculative arena, I only expressed a general intention to review the investment environment and listen to investors' opinions."
She added, "The discussions about state compensation mentioned in the article are not something I have ever stated, nor do they align with my fundamental position. I express my strong regret towards the media outlet that published the article, which misleadingly suggested I made such statements by pairing my photo with the headline about 'state compensation.'"
Kim also warned that if her requests for deletion and correction are not accepted, she will pursue a formal correction process.
She clarified her stance, saying, "I am gathering opinions from victims to better understand the situation of investors, and I will discuss a parliamentary investigation into how the government has turned national assets into a volatile speculative arena based on political schedules."
Earlier, a media outlet reported that Kim's office was considering the possibility of a state compensation claim. However, Kim denied the accuracy of this information.
As the report spread, online discussions erupted over whether it is appropriate for the state to compensate for investment losses.
In male-dominated communities, criticisms included, "Why should investment losses be compensated with taxpayer money?" and "Does it make sense for a conservative party to advocate for state compensation for investment losses?" Others remarked, "The People Power Party has scored an own goal again," and "Who would believe such policies while criticizing the Democratic Party?"
In female-dominated communities, reactions included, "The Democratic Party is frustrating, but the People Power Party is even more absurd," and "Are they competing to be criticized?" Some expressed, "It's not like we're in a communist country where the state covers investment losses; both sides have issues."
However, with Kim officially denying the consideration of state compensation, it appears that the online reactions were largely based on the initial report. Kim is currently poised to request a correction, and the controversy surrounding the accuracy of the report is expected to continue.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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