Democratic Party Pressures Lee Jin-sook: Calls for Expulsion and Resignation Intensify

The Democratic Party of Korea once again called for the expulsion and resignation of Jin-sook Lee, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, following the controversy surrounding her after she held a forum on the May 18 Democratic Movement at the National Assembly Library on the 24th.

Ando-gul, chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Party, and Juhee Lee, the party's floor spokesperson, submitted a disciplinary proposal against Jin-sook Lee of the People Power Party to the National Assembly's legislative affairs office on the 21st. Photo by Yonhap News.

Jeon Eunsu, floor spokesperson of the Democratic Party, stated in a written briefing on the afternoon of that day, "The resolution calling for the expulsion of Assemblywoman Lee was not put to a vote at the National Assembly's Steering Committee due to opposition from People Power Party members," adding, "People Power Party lawmakers should apologize to the spirits of May 18 rather than 'save Jin-sook Lee.'

Spokesperson Jeon referenced Assemblywoman Lee's forum at the National Assembly, where the May 18 Democratic Movement was described as a 'riot,' and urged the People Power Party to support the resolution calling for her expulsion.

Democratic Party spokesperson Yongwoo Lee also stated in a briefing at the National Assembly press center on the same day, "Assemblywoman Jin-sook Lee, who announced her intention to file charges against Democratic Party leader Minseok Kim for defamation, should be writing a letter of resignation, not a complaint."

Spokesperson Lee said, "If Jin-sook Lee continues to refuse to apologize and take responsibility after providing a venue in the National Assembly for claims that distort the historical truth of May 18, then she has abandoned her qualifications as a legislator," adding, "The People Power Party should immediately expel Assemblywoman Lee."

The Democratic Party is also pushing for an amendment to the National Assembly Act to implement both parliamentary disciplinary action against Assemblywoman Lee and a suspension of legislative duties system. Spokesperson Lee stated, "We will swiftly pursue this amendment and ensure accountability for the expulsion and disciplinary action against Assemblywoman Jin-sook Lee."

Previously, the Democratic Party submitted a disciplinary proposal against Assemblywoman Lee to the National Assembly and introduced a resolution calling for her expulsion from office.

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