Justice Party Processes Jin Joong-kwon's Resignation... Verbal Dispute Remains 'Ongoing'

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] It was reported on the 11th that the Justice Party has processed the resignation letter of former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon, who was a party member.

A Justice Party official stated in a phone call with a media outlet on the same day, "Under the instruction of Representative Sim Sang-jung, the resignation procedure of former Professor Jin was carried out last night."

Former Professor Jin said through Facebook on the 9th, "From the beginning to the end of the Cho Kuk incident, the Justice Party leadership showed superficial and clumsy criticism while ignoring fundamental responsibility and displayed a cursory attitude," and requested the processing of his resignation letter.

He had previously submitted a resignation letter due to differences in opinion regarding the appointment of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk but withdrew it after persuasion by the party leadership.

Justice Party lawmaker Yoon So-ha wrote on Facebook that day, "The requested resignation letter has been properly processed," and added, "Thank you for everything so far. Let's leave out the recent chaotic moments."

Lawmaker Yoon also mentioned the podcast 'Noyujin,' which former Professor Jin hosted together with Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, and the late former lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan, saying, "Thank you for your sharp and seasoning roles on Noyujin."

In response, former Professor Jin expressed dissatisfaction on his Facebook, saying, "I asked for it to be handled quietly, so why did you have to say something on the way out?" He added, "I considered the plaque of appreciation I received from the party as the highest honor and cherished it, but after hearing Lawmaker Yoon's words, I threw it in the trash."

Former Professor Jin continued, "I feel a sense of self-disgust, wondering if the devotion I dedicated to the party was merely an activity to increase the number of rice bowls used for 'factional chances.'"

He argued, "Life is very difficult and confusing, right? That's why there is something called principle," and stated, "If a party claims justice, it should stand on the side of the powerless child who studied hard but was deprived of opportunities, not the student who gained admission through unfair means thanks to well-off parents."

He added, "I still stand on that child's side, and you left that position blinded by the number of seats," and said, "I am confident that if the late lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan were alive, he would be standing with me."

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