The People Power Party has recommended that Rep. Kwon Young-jin voluntarily leave the party and has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings [1].
This action follows a physical altercation during the process of assigning standing committee roles, which the party leadership said damaged the internal order and public image of the organization [1].
The party's decision comes four days [1] after the controversy erupted when Rep. Kwon allegedly grabbed a fellow lawmaker by the collar. In addition to the measures against Rep. Kwon, the party's ethics committee has begun disciplinary reviews for Rep. Cho Kyoung-tae, and Rep. Jin Jong-oh [1].
Rep. Cho is a six-term [1] lawmaker, marking the high-profile nature of the current disciplinary sweep. The party leadership and the ethics committee are moving to address the conduct of several members simultaneously to restore internal stability.
Floor Leader Chung Jeom-sik said the situation should serve as an opportunity to correct the party's order and the dignity of the conservative movement [1].
"I will fulfill my duties as floor leader, forgetting all past grievances," Chung said [1].
“The People Power Party has recommended that Rep. Kwon Young-jin voluntarily leave the party.”
The decision to seek the resignation of Rep. Kwon and discipline other senior members like the six-term Rep. Cho indicates a push by the People Power Party leadership to project a standard of professionalism. By addressing physical altercations and internal strife through formal ethics reviews, the party is attempting to mitigate public perception of instability within the ruling coalition.
