Democratic Party and Independent Lawmaker Clash Over Notebook Entries
The Democratic Party of Korea defended its leader following a political clash with independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon regarding a notebook entry, mobile.newsis.com reported. Party spokesperson Cho Gye-won stated during a written briefing that the notebook photographed during a parliamentary session actually contained notes regarding wartime operational control, the Sejong office for the National Assembly, and balanced livelihoods.
Notebook Contents and Legislative Retaliation Allegations
The Democratic Party maintained that taking notes during a plenary session is a legitimate legislative action rather than a subject for criticism. Cho stated that the disputed line in Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok’s notebook prompted a harsh reaction from Han, who used terms such as “dweejili” (a derogatory term), “back money,” and “room salon” in response. The party spokesperson criticized Han’s vocabulary, highlighting past remarks where the lawmaker allegedly referred to military generals using a derogatory modifier and stated an intention to “pull out the teeth” of the ruling party leader, according to mobile.newsis.com.
Demands for Accountability on Unresolved Allegations
Instead of misinterpreting opposing notes, Han should address multiple ongoing controversies and allegations surrounding his background and career, the Democratic Party argued. Cho listed several points requiring clear answers, including online party bulletin board comments, prosecution document leaks, personal information protection law compliance, defamation allegations, and controversies involving his daughter’s volunteer hours and thesis assistance. Additional scrutiny was demanded regarding Han’s Gangnam apartment acquisition, his father-in-law’s resignation from a stock manipulation company, and a delayed disciplinary inquiry concerning a relative’s sexual offense case, mobile.newsis.com reported.
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