Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, conducts a Supreme Council meeting with Song Eon-seok on May 11 at the National Assembly. [Photo: Yonhap News]
On May 17, one day before the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, the People Power Party targeted the Democratic Party's 'May 18 Risk.'
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, referenced the 2000 New Millennium NHK incident in a Facebook post, stating, "26 years ago tonight, an incident occurred at a karaoke bar in Gwangju on the eve of May 18."
The New Millennium NHK incident, revealed by former lawmaker Lim Soo-kyung, involved politicians attending a pre-May 18 event in Gwangju who were criticized for holding a drinking party at an entertainment venue. Jang noted, "I will quote Lim's revelations directly," mentioning Democratic Party candidates Song Young-gil, Woo Sang-ho, and Kim Min-seok, who were present at the gathering.
He expressed concern, saying, "These individuals still occupy positions in the Democratic Party while discussing the spirit of May 18. It is disheartening," and added, "Jung Won-oh (the Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral candidate) assaulted citizens and police at a bar with hostesses. He could not answer whether there was coercion to stay overnight, and his only defense is 'May 18.'"
Song Eon-seok, the party's floor leader, also mentioned the New Millennium NHK incident on his Facebook, criticizing, "The activist group gathered in Gwangju, partying with hostesses while ignoring the spirits of May. They continue to enjoy privileges while discussing 'democracy' and 'judgment' in relation to May 18."
He specifically targeted Jung, stating, "The person who assaulted innocent police officers and citizens at the entertainment venue 'Ga-ae' claims he will be the mayor of Seoul while hiding behind May 18 as a righteous assailant. Today, the activist forces may still be holding drinking parties, determined to maintain their privileges."
Park Chung-kwon, head of the People Power Party's central election campaign committee, condemned Jung's claim that his past assault charges were due to differing views on May 18, labeling it 'shameless.' He stated, "Hiding his crimes behind 'May Gwangju' and packaging violence as struggle is an affront to the noble sacrifices made during that time."
Jang Dong-hyuk, the party leader, referenced the 2000 New Millennium NHK incident in a Facebook post, stating, "26 years ago tonight, an incident occurred at a karaoke bar in Gwangju on the eve of May 18."
The New Millennium NHK incident, revealed by former lawmaker Lim Soo-kyung, involved politicians attending a pre-May 18 event in Gwangju who were criticized for holding a drinking party at an entertainment venue. Jang noted, "I will quote Lim's revelations directly," mentioning Democratic Party candidates Song Young-gil, Woo Sang-ho, and Kim Min-seok, who were present at the gathering.
He expressed concern, saying, "These individuals still occupy positions in the Democratic Party while discussing the spirit of May 18. It is disheartening," and added, "Jung Won-oh (the Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral candidate) assaulted citizens and police at a bar with hostesses. He could not answer whether there was coercion to stay overnight, and his only defense is 'May 18.'"
Song Eon-seok, the party's floor leader, also mentioned the New Millennium NHK incident on his Facebook, criticizing, "The activist group gathered in Gwangju, partying with hostesses while ignoring the spirits of May. They continue to enjoy privileges while discussing 'democracy' and 'judgment' in relation to May 18."
He specifically targeted Jung, stating, "The person who assaulted innocent police officers and citizens at the entertainment venue 'Ga-ae' claims he will be the mayor of Seoul while hiding behind May 18 as a righteous assailant. Today, the activist forces may still be holding drinking parties, determined to maintain their privileges."
Park Chung-kwon, head of the People Power Party's central election campaign committee, condemned Jung's claim that his past assault charges were due to differing views on May 18, labeling it 'shameless.' He stated, "Hiding his crimes behind 'May Gwangju' and packaging violence as struggle is an affront to the noble sacrifices made during that time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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