Despite Representative Hwang Hee of the Democratic Party of Korea recently apologizing for his remarks on the "phase-out of youth housing," controversy continues to simmer online. Criticism is spreading as details about his children studying abroad, attending international schools, and his own past visits to Europe have been brought to light.

Rep. Hwang previously proposed the phase-out policy by citing the example of the Netherlands. When his past history of visiting Europe resurfaced, some netizens questioned his motives, asking, "I was wondering why he chose Amsterdam for benchmarking."

Furthermore, as the fact that Rep. Hwang's children studied abroad and attended international schools became known, online criticism has intensified. Netizens are pointing out his lack of consistency, with comments like, "He provides a good environment for his own children while proposing a phase-out policy for the youth."

The public reaction to Rep. Hwang's apology has also been cold. Critical and cynical comments continue online, including, "How is asking people to treat it as a minor incident an apology?", "He is treating the youth like refugees," and "Let him try living like that himself."