The ethics committee of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) was set to meet Wednesday to decide the level of disciplinary measures against Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo over his controversial golf outing when the country was struggling with damage from heavy downpours.
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Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo apologized Wednesday after coming under criticism for playing golf over the weekend when the country was grappling with damage from heavy downpours.
The ruling People Power Party is looking into criticism that Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo played golf over the weekend when the country was grappling with major damage and casualties from heavy downpours, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The investigation was ordered by party leader Kim Gi-hyeon and depending on the outcome, Hong could be referred to the party's ethics committee for disciplinary measures if he is found.