Jin Joong-kwon: "Lee Nak-yeon only thinks of riding on others' fandom... Not fit to be a presidential candidate"

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] On the 9th, former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Lee Nak-yeon, co-chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's joint election committee, who stated that "criticism is temporary, but responsibility lasts for four years," expressing the need to participate in a proportional representation party. Jin said, "His philosophy of 'GO even if criticized' was blatantly revealed."

On the same day, Jin wrote on his Facebook, "This person not only has ethical issues but also shows that he is not fit to be a presidential candidate as he only tries to ride on the pro-Moon faction," adding, "He just served as prime minister and came down to politics to become president, but he has no 'message' of his own. He is just bland and tasteless. So, in this critical situation, he is merely acting as a puppet for Yang Jeong-cheol (head of the Democratic Research Institute)."

He continued, "At times like this, he should decisively organize the situation as the election committee chairman. If he says 'GO even if criticized,' he should at least take responsibility, but instead, he shifts the responsibility to party members," adding, "A presidential candidate fights for the greater good and wins it. They must deliver their own message to gain voters' sympathy and secure supporters on their own, but he just thinks of riding on someone else's fandom."

Regarding the Justice Party's announcement at the national committee meeting the day before that it would not participate in the proportional representation coalition party, Jin said, "Although the Justice Party declared non-participation, the unanimous decision is somewhat questionable," adding, "The pro-Jo Guk faction was the majority in the party, and most of them are Justice Party members in name only, not much different from Democratic Party members. We need to see how the Justice Party will act if a satellite party is actually formed."

He added, "We will know if this was just part of a chicken game with the Democratic Party or a genuine expression of commitment to uphold progressive principles until the end," adding, "Since they have issued a statement, it will not be easy to reverse it, but they will face tremendous pressure both inside and outside. They must overcome that."

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