Jin Jong-o, a lawmaker from the People Power Party who recently received a two-year suspension of party rights from the party's Central Ethics Committee, announced on September 3 that he will submit an application for an injunction to suspend the disciplinary action this week.
In a post on his Facebook page, Jin stated, "This matter is not a political interpretation or an issue of internal party judgment." He emphasized, "I will seek a legal determination on whether the grounds for the disciplinary action were sufficiently proven by objective facts and evidence, whether the actions constituted grounds for disciplinary action under party rules, whether the disciplinary process was conducted lawfully and fairly, and whether the two-year suspension of party rights is proportional and reasonable."
He added, "The more serious the disciplinary action that restricts fundamental rights, the more rigorously the grounds, procedures, and appropriateness of the action must be examined. I will seek judgment based on facts, evidence, procedures, and in accordance with law and principles."
Jin was referred to the Ethics Committee for supporting independent candidate Han Dong-hoon during the June 3 local elections. He also faced backlash for making inappropriate jokes in public settings.
Kwon Young-jin and Seo Beom-soo, who received similar disciplinary actions at the same time as Jin, have decided to seek a re-examination of their cases by the Ethics Committee. Seo, who received a 10-month suspension for exchanging inappropriate jokes with Jin, stated the previous day, "I have requested a re-examination from the Ethics Committee, asking for a review of the procedural legitimacy and appropriateness of the disciplinary action."
Kwon, who was given a 1.5-year suspension for grabbing the collar of floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik in dissatisfaction with the assignment of standing committee positions, expressed his intention to seek a re-examination, stating, "Considering that the application for candidacy for the general election will take place during the suspension period, this is an extremely harsh disciplinary action that deprives me of the opportunity to apply for candidacy."
Meanwhile, Jo Kyung-tae, who was also disciplined at the same time, has accepted a two-and-a-half-year suspension of party rights and decided not to request a re-examination.
In a post on his Facebook page, Jin stated, "This matter is not a political interpretation or an issue of internal party judgment." He emphasized, "I will seek a legal determination on whether the grounds for the disciplinary action were sufficiently proven by objective facts and evidence, whether the actions constituted grounds for disciplinary action under party rules, whether the disciplinary process was conducted lawfully and fairly, and whether the two-year suspension of party rights is proportional and reasonable."
He added, "The more serious the disciplinary action that restricts fundamental rights, the more rigorously the grounds, procedures, and appropriateness of the action must be examined. I will seek judgment based on facts, evidence, procedures, and in accordance with law and principles."
Jin was referred to the Ethics Committee for supporting independent candidate Han Dong-hoon during the June 3 local elections. He also faced backlash for making inappropriate jokes in public settings.
Kwon Young-jin and Seo Beom-soo, who received similar disciplinary actions at the same time as Jin, have decided to seek a re-examination of their cases by the Ethics Committee. Seo, who received a 10-month suspension for exchanging inappropriate jokes with Jin, stated the previous day, "I have requested a re-examination from the Ethics Committee, asking for a review of the procedural legitimacy and appropriateness of the disciplinary action."
Kwon, who was given a 1.5-year suspension for grabbing the collar of floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik in dissatisfaction with the assignment of standing committee positions, expressed his intention to seek a re-examination, stating, "Considering that the application for candidacy for the general election will take place during the suspension period, this is an extremely harsh disciplinary action that deprives me of the opportunity to apply for candidacy."
Meanwhile, Jo Kyung-tae, who was also disciplined at the same time, has accepted a two-and-a-half-year suspension of party rights and decided not to request a re-examination.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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