A post by Cho Seong-eun, the whistleblower in the so-called 'Gobal Saju' scandal, announcing her departure from the People Power Party. [Photo by Cho Seong-eun, Facebook capture]
[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] Jo Seong-eun, known as the whistleblower in the so-called 'report solicitation' suspicion involving former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, announced her departure from the People Power Party.
On the 6th, Jo posted on her Facebook, "Finally, I am organizing my personal affairs after a little over a year and a half," attaching a photo of part of the resignation letter she submitted to the party. Jo wrote, "As I revealed in a broadcast interview last September, I had a reason to leave the party on my own accord," adding, "Congratulations to candidate Yoon Seok-yeol. I send my support and consolation to candidates Hong Joon-pyo, Yoo Seung-min, and Won Hee-ryong."
Jo expressed her feelings, saying, "After the 2019 incident related to former Minister Cho Kuk, I joined the then United Future Party, which I thought had reflected and changed after the impeachment of the Park Geun-hye administration, persuaded earnestly by people I deeply respect and like," and "I also recall the difficult times I had feeling sorry to the Honam members of the People's Party with whom I had a deep connection after much consideration."
She wrote, "I hoped the party would not become an accomplice twice in the second historic national flag disorder incident," but also said, "I was greatly disappointed in the People Power Party, which seems to mistakenly believe that once in power, it can justify acts that directly violate the constitutional order or fully enjoy that power, just like at the end of the Park Geun-hye administration." She added, "Even if they seize power like that, they will soon be impeached again," and "(That) was the proud principle of history I learned."
Jo revealed her thoughts, saying, "The past two months made me wonder if my role was again to discover scenes of national flag disorder by chance." She also said, "It was a place with truly good people, and I feel heavy-hearted for not being able to say goodbye to them," concluding, "I hope a time will come in the future when I can comfortably smile and happily greet them again."
Earlier, on September 17, Jo appeared on YTN Radio and stated, "I am maintaining my party membership." When asked if she intended to change her party affiliation, such as leaving the party, she said, "My position is consistent. I believe that (whistleblowing on the report solicitation suspicion) was an act beneficial to the party," and explained, "If they discipline or expel me because they think I harmed their power or the party, wouldn't the People Power Party become a group that condones crime?"
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