Jin Joong-kwon "China·Daegu Lockdown? The President Will Ultimately Take Full Responsibility"

"Instead of Fighting Each Other, We Must Cooperate"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon stated on the 24th regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), "The president will inevitably bear unlimited responsibility."

On the same day, Jin posted on his Facebook, saying, "This is a time to cooperate, not to fight."

He argued, "Depending on the situation, the ball can bounce anywhere," and urged, "Do not be swayed by the inflammatory rhetoric from either side." He continued, "Wuhan pneumonia vs. Daegu pneumonia, China lockdown vs. Daegu lockdown. Won Hee-ryong was criticized for attempting to implement a Daegu lockdown."

He also claimed, "It seems that Moon supporters (a derogatory term for President Moon's ardent supporters) are currently leading the Daegu lockdown movement."

Jin further stated, "The virus has no nationality or origin," and emphasized, "Diagnosis should be medical, and quarantine should be scientific."

Finally, Jin added, "This issue does not favor any one side," and reiterated, "The president will inevitably bear unlimited responsibility."

Earlier, on the 22nd, Jin had written on his Facebook, "Regarding the COVID-19 issue, we should first trust and follow the government. Criticism can come later."

He added, "Since the situation is still ongoing, it is difficult to establish criteria for criticism. After the situation is controlled, it is advisable to review the situation and evaluate whether the measures taken at each stage were appropriate and whether the judgments underlying those measures were correct. This is purely a medical issue."

Jin criticized, "Do not politicize the issue," saying, "That is as foolish as some Protestant pastors who theologize medical issues."

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