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Yesterday (11th), Rep. Kim Seong-won, who caused controversy by saying, "I hope it rains so that the photos come out well" at the flood disaster volunteer site for the People's Power, held a press conference to apologize.

Rep. Kim said that he would be with the site until the restoration of the flood damage was completed, and that he would accept any disposition the party makes sweetly.



This is reporter Eom Min-jae.



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Kim Seong-won, a member of the People's Strength, bowed his head, repeatedly expressing his apology at a press conference with the public today.



[Kim Seong-won / People's Strength Councilor: I couldn't comfort those who were affected by the flood, but rather caused concern.]



He said that he would repent for the rest of his life and asked him not to sacrifice the sincerity of the people's power to volunteer for the flood. .



[Kim Seong-won / People's Strength Councilor: We will be with you at the flood damage site until the flood recovery is complete.

Also, I will accept any disposition the party gives me for this incident.]



I said I would also resign as secretary of the Special Committee on Budget and Settlement of the National Assembly, which is the only position I have, but I did not answer the reporter's question about leaving the party immediately. I left the press conference room.



Previously, Rep. Kim caused controversy by making false statements at the flood recovery volunteer site in Sadang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul yesterday morning.



[Kim Seong-won / People's Strength Representative (Yesterday): Honestly, I hope it rains, the photos come out well.]



Ho-Young Joo, chairman of the non-commissioning committee, met with reporters on the way to work today and said that it is inevitable for Rep. Kim's remarks to be referred to the ethics committee yesterday.



[Ho-Young Joo / Chairman of the People’s Power Emergency Response Committee: It’s hard to get ahold of the people and party members.

It seems that I will have no choice but to go through the ethics committee process.]



The Democratic Party slammed, saying, "Did you go on a school trip?" and said, "The people's power must take convincing measures."