"Thorough Investigation Urged into Illegal Violence in Front of the Constitutional Court"
Kim Yong-man , a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, filed a complaint with the police on the 21st against Yang Jeong-mu, former chairman of the People Power Party's Jeonju Gap district committee, and Assemblyman Chu Kyung-ho for charges including insult, violation of the Assembly and Demonstration Act, and obstruction of business in relation to the violent incident that occurred in front of the Constitutional Court.
This complaint is related to allegations that during a press conference held by Democratic Party lawmakers in front of the Constitutional Court the previous day, calling for the dismissal of President Yoon Seok-yeol, there were verbal abuses directed at the Democratic Party lawmakers around the press conference venue, disrupting the event.
Yang Jeong-mu, former chairman of the People Power Party's Jeonju Gap district committee (center in the photo), is seen verbally abusing Kim Yong-man, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, who was holding a press conference calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol in front of the Constitutional Court on the 20th. Photo by Kim Yong-man
Assemblyman Kim stated that he holds Chairman Yang and Assemblyman Chu responsible for disrupting the press conference. Kim said, "This incident goes beyond a simple protest and is a political terror, which we will not overlook," adding, "We urge the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the illegal protest, violent acts, and insulting remarks according to law and principles, and we will definitely hold them legally accountable."
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