Posted a Pro-Martial Law Message on SNS… Frustrated When Lifted
Civic Groups Urge Resignation on the 4th, ‘[Reporter Chae Nayun from Edaily] Park Jong-chul, a member of the Busan City Council (Gejang 1) from the People Power Party, who stirred controversy by posting a message in strong support of President Yoon Seok-yeol’s declaration of martial law, has expressed his apology.’,
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, ‘On the 5th, Councilman Park issued a statement saying, “I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment to many with my post related to the recent martial law incident.”’,
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, ‘He added, “The post I wrote regarding this martial law situation was intended to express regret about the situation escalating into extreme confrontation without political dialogue, compromise, cooperation, and discussion.”’,
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, ‘He continued, “The post stating ‘As a responsible party member, I lament this incident’ was meant to express my concerns and worries about such a situation, and it was never intended to support any illegal or unconstitutional martial law.”’,
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, ‘Councilman Park also stated, “I intended to emphasize that I consider it fortunate that martial law has been lifted and we returned to normal life, but the expression did not convey this clearly, causing misunderstanding, concern, and disappointment to many, for which I sincerely apologize.”’,
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, ‘He further mentioned, “Taking this incident as an opportunity, I will communicate more cautiously and responsibly and prioritize the livelihoods and safety of citizens in my legislative activities,” adding, “I sincerely apologize once again.”’,
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, ‘On December 3rd, shortly after the declaration of martial law, Councilman Park posted on his social media network (SNS) at around 11:16 PM, “I actively support and empathize with the President’s declaration of martial law and believe it’s necessary to eradicate pro-North communist forces and prevent administrative paralysis to protect the Republic of Korea,” stating, “I actively participate with a spirit of saving the country and pay respect once again to President Yoon Seok-yeol’s decision.”’,
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, ‘After martial law was lifted, he posted an additional message on the morning of the 4th, expressing frustration, “It turned out to be a six-hour happening unknown to key aides and ruling party leaders, and with the lifting of martial law, everything returned to normal life,” adding, “Individual survival is self-destruction. We need to gather strength and wisdom.”’,
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, ‘The controversial posts have now all been deleted.’,
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, ‘Local civic groups argued that given the majority of citizens perceive the recent martial law as a violation of the Constitution and laws, and a serious infringement on democracy and human rights, only Councilman Park supported it, and they are urging his resignation.’,
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