Yang Hyang-ja, candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor from the People Power Party, appeals for support from voters near Sanbon Market in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province on June 1. [Photo=Yang Hyang-ja Campaign]
Yang Hyang-ja, the People Power Party's candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, announced that the National Election Commission has determined that her claim of holding a doctorate in 'AI Strategic Management' does not violate election laws.
On June 1, Yang posted a letter from the Election Commission on her Facebook page. The letter stated that the election law does not require candidates to use the exact wording of their degree as submitted in their educational credentials.
It further clarified, "Since the candidate has obtained a doctorate in business administration and it has been confirmed that her major or specialization is 'AI Strategic Management,' there is no basis for the objection regarding the designation 'Doctor of AI Strategic Management' on her election posters, brochures, and campaign pledges."
In her post, Yang emphasized, "The claims made by the Reform Party have been dismissed," asserting that there is nothing wrong with her doctorate in AI Strategic Management. She also directed criticism at Jo Eung-cheon, the Reform Party's candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, who raised the issue during a TV debate, stating, "It would be a minimum courtesy to the residents of Gyeonggi Province to correct the errors in your one-page campaign materials first," and added, "As Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the Reform Party, said, let's engage in more productive discussions now."
Meanwhile, Jo's camp filed a complaint with the Election Commission on May 26, alleging that Yang had disseminated false information regarding her educational background and degree, and they also reported her to the police. During a TV debate on May 27, Jo pointed out, "What Yang disclosed was her degree certificate," and insisted that the degree should be listed exactly as it appears on the official document according to election law.
In a statement regarding the Election Commission's decision, Jo's camp expressed "deep regret" and questioned whether the decision was an attempt to avoid unnecessary controversy in the final days of the election. They vowed to hold Yang accountable through legal means even after the election concludes.
On June 1, Yang posted a letter from the Election Commission on her Facebook page. The letter stated that the election law does not require candidates to use the exact wording of their degree as submitted in their educational credentials.
It further clarified, "Since the candidate has obtained a doctorate in business administration and it has been confirmed that her major or specialization is 'AI Strategic Management,' there is no basis for the objection regarding the designation 'Doctor of AI Strategic Management' on her election posters, brochures, and campaign pledges."
In her post, Yang emphasized, "The claims made by the Reform Party have been dismissed," asserting that there is nothing wrong with her doctorate in AI Strategic Management. She also directed criticism at Jo Eung-cheon, the Reform Party's candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, who raised the issue during a TV debate, stating, "It would be a minimum courtesy to the residents of Gyeonggi Province to correct the errors in your one-page campaign materials first," and added, "As Lee Jun-seok, the leader of the Reform Party, said, let's engage in more productive discussions now."
Meanwhile, Jo's camp filed a complaint with the Election Commission on May 26, alleging that Yang had disseminated false information regarding her educational background and degree, and they also reported her to the police. During a TV debate on May 27, Jo pointed out, "What Yang disclosed was her degree certificate," and insisted that the degree should be listed exactly as it appears on the official document according to election law.
In a statement regarding the Election Commission's decision, Jo's camp expressed "deep regret" and questioned whether the decision was an attempt to avoid unnecessary controversy in the final days of the election. They vowed to hold Yang accountable through legal means even after the election concludes.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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