'5·18 Controversy' Kim Sun-rye Fails Nomination Screening
Cases Like Cha Myung-jin Draw Attention
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The blade of the Future United Party's nomination management committee, which declared 'innovative nominations,' did not spare even the highest-ranking members. This refers to Kim Sun-rye, a highest-ranking member (proportional representative) who applied for nomination in Seongnam Bundang-eul but was rejected. Kim, who was suspended from party membership for three months due to the '5.18 controversial remarks' incident, was effectively cut off from the nomination.
The United Party's nomination committee is putting into action the 'nomination at the people's level' that it has emphasized so far. In particular, it is applying strict standards to incumbent lawmakers involved in controversial remarks, effectively weeding out 'troublemakers.' This is also evident in the sequentially announced nomination results in the metropolitan area. The fact that Rep. Lee Eun-jae, who holds a constituency in Gangnam-byeong, was effectively cut off is analyzed as reflecting not only the movement to overhaul the conservative stronghold but also the past controversies over her remarks. In fact, during the interview, Rep. Lee was questioned by the nomination committee members about the controversial remarks.
Rep. Kim is a case who was disciplined by the party due to controversial remarks. In February last year, at the '5.18 Truth Investigation Public Hearing' held at the National Assembly, she referred to the 5.18 merit recipients as a "monster group that wastes taxes," causing controversy and receiving a three-month suspension of party membership. Because of this, she was unable to attend the highest committee meetings for a while.
As Rep. Kim's nomination was hindered by the controversy over her remarks, attention is also focused on the general election prospects of other party figures involved in similar controversies. Former Rep. Cha Myung-jin, who received the same level of disciplinary action as Kim, has applied for nomination in Bucheon Sosa. Last April, he was disciplined by the party for saying to the Sew
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