The Central Ethics Committee of South Korea's People Power Party (국민의힘) has reduced the disciplinary action against Kwon Young-jin, a two-term lawmaker, following the “dispute involving a grabbing of the internal representative’s neck” (원내대표 멱살 논란). Originally facing a 1 year and 6 month suspension of party membership, the severity of the punishment has been lessened. This decision, reported by Yonhap News Agency in Seoul (서울), potentially clears the way for Kwon to run in the upcoming general election. The initial disciplinary action stemmed from an incident involving a physical altercation with the party’s floor leader. Details surrounding the lowered disciplinary level were not immediately available, but the move signals a shift within the party regarding the controversy. The outcome is likely to significantly impact Kwon’s political future and the party’s dynamics as it prepares for the election.