South Korea's ruling party maintains recognition of candidate who caused a stir with comments on Gwangju democracy movement

The nomination management committee of South Korea's ruling party ``People's Power'' will maintain the official recognition status of Do Tae-woo, a preliminary candidate for Daegu's central and Seo-gu districts, who has caused controversy for his past comments that made light of the Gwangju democracy movement. I decided to
Ta. The party announced on the afternoon of the 12th that it had come to this decision in recognition of Miyako's apology for past statements and his stance of respecting the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement.
According to press materials, the committee said, ``At the meeting, we focused on overall matters, such as detailed past statements and apologies from candidates for the capital.''
investigated. The candidate for the capital has twice issued apologies to the people, and has publicly stated that he firmly recognizes the value of the Constitution in relation to the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement and its significance to the people's power reform policy.
The party has made it clear that it respects the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement and will faithfully inherit it, and it has made it clear that it fully respects the party's position on the full text of the Constitution of the May 18 Democratic Movement.
After considering the following, I have decided to accept the truth of the apology." The committee stated, ``However, if similar cases occur again, strong measures will be taken, including disqualification of candidates for public office.''
he warned. In the future, we will declare that we will take firm action against any actions by candidates for public office that are found to be contrary to the sentiments of the people."
Mr. Miyako won the internal party primary election at the end of last month and was officially recognized, but after a YouTube broadcast in February 2019,
It was revealed that he had made a statement defending the theory of North Korean military intervention on May 18th, causing controversy. Regarding this, Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the emergency response committee, announced on the 11th that the committee had officially recognized the
As a result of the request for reconsideration, the committee discussed related issues on this day. On the 9th of this month, and again on this day, Miyako posted on Facebook, ``I apologize for the concern I have caused to the people and the party members.''
I would like to apologize for what happened. I have been through a severe ordeal over the past few days and am deeply reflecting on my past immature thoughts and expressions."
He also said, ``Five years ago, my personal remarks were full of the spirit of the party due to various immaturities.''
It was accepted that there was no such thing. I sincerely apologize again. From now on, as a party member and candidate, I will fully respect the party's position regarding the full text of the Constitution of the May 18 Democratic Movement. for liberal democracy
I want to respect the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement and faithfully pass it on."