People Power Party: Don't strip students of their future over disciplinary action

The People Power Party has voiced concern over the severe disciplinary measures imposed on Baejae High School baseball players who allegedly mocked the Gwangju Uprising. The party acknowledged the historical pain associated with the event and the need for students to take responsibility for their actions.

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While mistakes must be corrected, the way responsibility is assigned should not be one that leaves a lifelong stigma on the student and cuts off their future.

However, the party's spokesperson, Ham In-kyung, argued that the punishment should not be excessive. "While mistakes must be corrected, the way responsibility is assigned should not be one that leaves a lifelong stigma on the student and cuts off their future," Ham stated. The party pointed out that a six-month ban from national competitions for student athletes who have dedicated their lives to baseball could effectively end their careers and future opportunities.

The incident occurred during the青龍旗 National High School Baseball Championship when some Baejae High players were heard chanting phrases interpreted as mocking the Gwangju Uprising. The Korea Baseball Softball Association subsequently handed down the six-month suspension.

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The role of society and adults is to guide students toward repentance and responsibility, rather than imposing punishments that irrevocably damage their futures.

The People Power Party emphasized that the role of society and adults is to guide students toward repentance and responsibility, rather than imposing punishments that irrevocably damage their futures. They also called on politicians to cease using historical events as fuel for conflict, advocating instead for efforts to ensure younger generations can properly understand history and the values of democracy.

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Stop using history as fuel for conflict. Instead of escalating conflict by using history, the responsibility of politics is to ensure that the next generation can properly understand history and learn the values of democracy.