Jin Joong-kwon: "Im Jong-seok, who fled, returned after air raid alert lifted... Result of prosecution reform"

"President only cares about his own circle, not the people's feelings"
"Chu Mi-ae told to catch small fry, not big criminals... using cunning tricks"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized former Presidential Secretary Im Jong-seok, who had declared he would not run, for appearing in the Democratic Party’s platform policy speech, calling it a "result of neutralizing the prosecution."

On the morning of the 22nd, Jin posted on his Facebook, "Im Jong-seok, who sensed the situation and fled, has already returned," and pointed out, "It means that the power has completely taken control of the prosecution, so there is no longer any concern about investigation or punishment." He added, "This is the appearance of the prosecution reformed under Moon Jae-in," and sarcastically said, "Finally, the air raid warning is lifted. They stick their heads out of the hiding holes and go straight on air."

He continued, "There is no longer any force in our society to check their corruption. The president has no interest in the feelings of the people and only cares about taking care of his own," adding, "There is no need to worry about cases involving SillaJen, Lime Fund, Our Hospital, or other incidents linked to regime insiders."

Jin also criticized Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, saying, "Minister Choo said, 'There are livelihood issues in the prosecution’s cabinet,'" and explained, "It’s not a call to care for the people’s livelihood. It means, 'Prosecution, you must never touch our gangsters and just go down to catch the small fry.'" He added, "What I hate most is a hard-headed person scheming."

Former Secretary Im, after declaring he would not run the previous day, took his first official step by appearing as a speaker in the Democratic Party’s platform policy broadcast speech. This led to speculation that Im might be reversing his non-candidacy declaration. Democratic Party leader Lee Hae-chan appeared on TBS radio that morning and said, "(The party) wants to bring him back." Lee added, "Seeing Im appear in the platform policy speech broadcast, I don’t think he has completely left the party," and "Since he has been in politics for a long time, it’s better to be together within the party."

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