4

0

Current Events

Politician Pyo Chang Won suspended for nude painting of President Park Geun Hye

Posted by yckim124770 pts Thursday, February 2, 2017
Buzz
Politician Pyo Chang Won of The Minjoo Party of Korea is suspended for opening a gallery show featuring a nude painting of President Park Geun Hye


Recently, a gallery show took place where satirical artwork depicting President Park and Choi Soon Sil was displayed. He displayed a nude painting of President Park under the title "Dirty Sleep," it is a parody of Edouard Manet's famous painting "Olympia." The event became controversial and was ultimately sent to the judge and 9 members of Korea Communications Standards Commission for review.


SEE ALSO: Seoul Detention Center Chief replaced following unauthorized phone access during former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit


The final ruling gave a 6-month suspension for politician Pyo Chang Won, who took responsibility for the event. Later, Pyo Chang Won shared a letter of apology via Facebook and stated that he wanted to protect the freedom of expression. He also expressed his willingness to accept his penalty. 




  1. Buzz
  2. PYO CHANG WON
  3. PARK GEUN HYE
0 29,364 Share 100% Upvoted

allkpop in your Inbox

THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
NewJeans
5 hours ago      13,417
Good Day, Kim Ha Neul
misc.
Buzz
Gong Seung Yeon
Rome
aespa, BoA, Girls
PLAVE
G-Dragon
EXO, Chanyeol
NewJeans
5 hours ago      13,417
ALLDAY PROJECT, Tarzzan
IVE
EXO, Chanyeol
G-Dragon
New Message

SEND