The People Power Party's Supreme Council has encouraged lawmaker Kwon Young-jin to resign following an incident on July 23, where he grabbed the collar of party leader Jeong Jeom-sik in a dispute over committee assignments. The council has reached a consensus that if Kwon refuses to resign, the Ethics Committee should impose the highest level of disciplinary action.
After a Supreme Council meeting on July 27, chief spokesperson Park Seong-hoon told reporters, "Kwon's actions have severely undermined the dignity of conservatism and the party's leadership. The party leadership has agreed that this matter must be dealt with seriously and strongly."
During the closed-door meeting, opinions largely favored imposing the highest level of disciplinary measures against Kwon. Additionally, there were calls for Kwon to publicly apologize to the public, separate from any resignation or expulsion.
Some members suggested that immediate disciplinary procedures should be initiated without encouraging Kwon to resign. One council member reportedly stated, "In a situation where President Lee Jae-myung has created a government of criminals, if we overlook this incident, our party's moral standards could also decline."
However, discussions regarding disciplinary action against lawmaker Kang Min-guk, who had used abusive language towards Deputy Floor Leader Kim Seung-soo over the same committee assignment issue, were not reported.
On the same day, Kwon visited the floor leader's office to express his apologies. Afterward, he told reporters, "Regardless of the reasons, my inappropriate behavior was a reflection of my shortcomings and mistakes. I sincerely apologize to the floor leader, my fellow party members, and the public. I will reflect deeply and strive to engage in the good politics that the public desires."
Regarding the Supreme Council's request for his resignation, Kwon said, "I came today with a heart of apology, reflection, and introspection. I have not heard anything regarding the other matters."
Meanwhile, the Supreme Council appointed Park Chung-gwon as the new chief spokesperson. Additionally, Kim Tae-kyu was named the head of the party's legal advisory committee, and Lee Jin-sook was appointed as the media committee chair.
After a Supreme Council meeting on July 27, chief spokesperson Park Seong-hoon told reporters, "Kwon's actions have severely undermined the dignity of conservatism and the party's leadership. The party leadership has agreed that this matter must be dealt with seriously and strongly."
During the closed-door meeting, opinions largely favored imposing the highest level of disciplinary measures against Kwon. Additionally, there were calls for Kwon to publicly apologize to the public, separate from any resignation or expulsion.
Some members suggested that immediate disciplinary procedures should be initiated without encouraging Kwon to resign. One council member reportedly stated, "In a situation where President Lee Jae-myung has created a government of criminals, if we overlook this incident, our party's moral standards could also decline."
However, discussions regarding disciplinary action against lawmaker Kang Min-guk, who had used abusive language towards Deputy Floor Leader Kim Seung-soo over the same committee assignment issue, were not reported.
On the same day, Kwon visited the floor leader's office to express his apologies. Afterward, he told reporters, "Regardless of the reasons, my inappropriate behavior was a reflection of my shortcomings and mistakes. I sincerely apologize to the floor leader, my fellow party members, and the public. I will reflect deeply and strive to engage in the good politics that the public desires."
Regarding the Supreme Council's request for his resignation, Kwon said, "I came today with a heart of apology, reflection, and introspection. I have not heard anything regarding the other matters."
Meanwhile, the Supreme Council appointed Park Chung-gwon as the new chief spokesperson. Additionally, Kim Tae-kyu was named the head of the party's legal advisory committee, and Lee Jin-sook was appointed as the media committee chair.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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