The Democratic Party on September 1 warned People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook against losing her "basic humanity" after she called for the release of the names of those recognized for their contributions to the Gwangju Uprising.
During a National Assembly meeting, Han Byeong-do, the party's floor leader, criticized Lee for holding a press conference on August 31 to demand a reevaluation of the Gwangju Uprising and the disclosure of the names of its victims. He expressed suspicion that she was enjoying the controversy rather than feeling any sense of responsibility or remorse.
"Lee is showing a complete lack of basic humanity. Before being a politician, she should uphold decency and respect as a person," Han added.
Lee Joo-hee, the party's spokesperson, also condemned Lee Jin-sook, stating, "I strongly denounce this lawmaker who seeks to undermine the Gwangju Uprising."
In a press briefing, Lee Joo-hee explained that the decision to keep the names of Gwangju Uprising victims confidential was based on legal considerations for personal data protection, not an exception to the rule. She asserted that Lee Jin-sook, by denying court rulings and social standards, is unfit to serve as a lawmaker.
"Attempts to distort history and reopen wounds for the families of the victims are tantamount to undermining the foundations of South Korea's constitutional order and democracy," she said, urging Lee to cease her political provocations and apologize.
Furthermore, she called on the leadership of the People Power Party to stop protecting Lee and to cooperate immediately in forming a special ethics committee in the National Assembly. "The Democratic Party will hold Lee accountable for her reckless actions through disciplinary reviews and amendments to the National Assembly Act that harm the public's trust," she warned.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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