Bae Hyun-jin, a member of the People Power Party, received a severe disciplinary action that suspended her party membership for one year due to a violation concerning the rights of minors. Specifically, she posted a photo of a minor child, linked to an internet user who had defamed her, on social media, which the party's ethics committee deemed an infringement of children's rights. Following this decision, Bae was also stripped of her position as the chairwoman of the Seoul city party committee.

The hearing regarding her appeal to suspend this disciplinary action will take place on the afternoon of the 26th at the Seoul Southern District Court. Bae's application, submitted on the 20th, argues that the disciplinary measures were unjust and that she seeks legal intervention to rectify the situation. She expressed that this matter is urgent, particularly with local elections approaching, and stated that applying for a reconsideration from the ethics committee would not be effective.

This case highlights the intersection of political conduct, social media use, and child protection laws in South Korea. Bae's situation reflects not only her personal legal battles but also raises broader questions about the responsibilities of public officials when addressing personal grievances online, particularly involving minors. The outcome of the hearing may have implications for how similar cases are handled in the future within the political landscape of South Korea.