국힘 달성군의원들, ‘이진숙 제명’ 여론에…“군민 선택 짓밟지 마라”

The growing criticism over National Power Force lawmaker, 이진숙, who has been accused of distorting and downplaying the history of the 5·18 democratic movement, is intensifying. In the same 당, 기초의원들 from 대구 달성군 have rallied to support their own party member. 달성군의회 대장 국동환 등 was present when on the 18th, a statement titled 'Do not trample on the choice of the 달성군 people!' was issued.

This statement was distributed via the lawmaker's email account and the office clarified that it wasn't their own material. Of the 12 달성군 의원, 7 are from National Power Force. The statement began by expressing condolences to those who died during the 5·18 movement and to those who suffered and their families. The 달성군 의원 stated that the historical significance of 5·18 must be respected, but the commemoration and discussion of the history should not be separated.

The 달성군 의원 called for a forum to discuss various arguments and evidence, rather than a vote of no-confidence against a lawmaker. They highlighted that 5·18 is the history of all Korean people, not just one party or region. Thus, more research and discussion is needed. Over the past week, various 5·18 organizations and civil society groups in 대구 have called for the 징계 and 제명 of this lawmaker.

The 달성군의원 have all together called for the lawmaker to be 제명, emphasizing the need for respect of the historical legacy of 5·18.