Jang Ye-chan, the expression was inappropriate, but it is not enough to cancel the nomination.

Jang Ye-chan, former Youth Supreme Council member of the People Power Party, holds a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Center in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 9th and declares his candidacy for the 22nd National Assembly election. / Photo = News 1 On the 12th, People Power Party Secretary-General Jang Dong-hyuk responded to the controversy caused by prospective candidate Jang Ye-chan of Suyeong-gu, Busan for his past remarks, saying, “It is true that there were inappropriate expressions, but we do not believe it is to the extent of canceling the decision on candidacy.” revealed.

President Jang met with reporters at the National Assembly this morning and said, “We looked into Candidate Jang’s past remarks. I think you can fully understand what those remarks were trying to say.”

President Jang said, “This does not mean that the remarks are appropriate. Although there are inappropriate aspects to some of the expressions, the purpose and direction of the remarks are clear.” He added, “It does not mean that such expressions are tolerated even if they are used by public officials. The expressions are somewhat inappropriate. “The party will clearly point out that there was a point,” he emphasized.

When asked, “Do you think preliminary candidate Jang should apologize?” he said, “A candidate for public office is not only in an individual position, but also in a position that goes hand in hand with the party. Even if past remarks do not reach the level of canceling the candidacy decision, for the sake of the party, “As for what measures to take to win the general election, I think he will make a good decision as he has been chosen as our party’s candidate,” he said.

Previously, prospective candidate Jang posted on Facebook in 2014, “A healthy society is a society where even people who enjoy orgies every night and are attracted to men or women if they look pretty can be respected as professionals if they show professionalism and responsibility in their duties.” He wrote, “I guess this is it.”

Hong Min-seong, Hankyung.com reporter mshong@hankyung.com