“Hitting Someone with a Sign is an Invasion of Portrait Rights”…Innovative Party Files Complaint Against Kim Seong-ok of the People Power Party with the National Assembly Ethics Committee
The Justice Innovation Party has announced that it will file a complaint with the National Assembly Ethics Committee against Kim Seong-ok for hitting Lee Hae-min with a hand sign during a protest.
On the 27th, the Justice Innovation Party revealed it intends to file a complaint with the National Assembly Ethics Committee against Kim Seong-ok of the People Power Party, following an incident where Kim allegedly struck Lee Hae-min, the party's secretary general, with a hand sign during a demonstration. The event took place when dozens of members from the People Power Party were protesting against the introduction of a constitutional amendment law concerning judicial system reform. Protesters held signs proclaiming 'Stop the Judicial Destruction,' among others, during their demonstration.
Videos released by the Justice Innovation Party documented Kim's accusation of invasion of portrait rights followed by his action of allegedly hitting Lee with the sign. The footage also captured the ensuing chaos as members from both ruling and opposition parties rushed to the scene of the confrontation, resulting in loud exchanges between the lawmakers. The Justice Innovation Party, demonstrating unity and defiance in the face of aggression, garnered support from the Democratic Party, amplifying the rising tensions within the National Assembly during this controversial episode.
In light of this altercation, the Justice Innovation Party affirmed its commitment to pursuing the issue not just through the Ethics Committee but also through potential criminal and civil actions, which underscores the growing polarization and contentious nature of political discourse in the nation. Meanwhile, reactions from people within the People Power Party indicated a belief that the incident may reflect broader issues regarding political discourse and event conduct, further complicating the dynamics in the Assembly as it navigates judicial reforms and related issues.