Jung Bong-ju: "Kim Eo-jun Has Gone Too Far Criticizing the Open Party"

"'The Greatest Asset of the Progressive Camp' Kim Eo-jun, Concerned About Potential Loss from Political Involvement"

On February 28th, Jeong Bong-ju, Supreme Council Member of the Open Democratic Party, attended the founding press conference of the Open Democratic Party held at a hotel in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Jeong Bong-ju, Supreme Council Member of the Open Democratic Party, sharply criticized broadcaster Kim Eo-jun, saying, "Kim Eo-jun, the head of the Open Party, is going too far in criticizing the Open Party."

On the 5th, Jeong posted on his Facebook, "From the perspective of Kim, who is known to have planned the Democratic Party and the Together Citizens' Party, it is understandable that he feels anxious as the support rate for the Together Citizens' Party is noticeably declining," he said.

He continued, "I have no intention to refute, but I think it is necessary to correct some criticisms," adding, "Within the Democratic reform camp, criticism of the Open Party activates the 'minus island' formula."

Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun [Photo by Yonhap News]

Jeong cited recent Realmeter poll results, stating, "Only 2.6% of the decline in support for the Together Citizens' Party shifted to the Open Party, and much of it seems to have gone to the Justice Party or non-respondents," and argued, "Criticism of the Open Party ultimately gives voters the impression of 'internal division,' causing significant damage to the Together Citizens' Party and only minimal benefit to the Open Democratic Party."

Regarding the 'Jeong Bong-ju conspiracy theory,' he said, "How could Jeong Bong-ju, who declared he would not run, would not enter the National Assembly, and would not participate in the Open Party's leadership competition after the general election, take control of the Open Party to trouble the Democratic Party?" He dismissed it, saying, "I appreciate the overestimation, but I firmly state that Jeong Bong-ju neither has the ability nor the qualifications."

He added, "Our opponents are the United Future Party and the People Power Party," and warned, "If you confuse opponents with enemies, you will surely lose. Now is the time to show your strengths and appeal, not to attack those around you."

Jeong said, "I am worried that Kim, the greatest asset of the progressive camp, participating in politics might become a loss. Because it would be not only Kim's personal loss but 'our loss,'" and added, "We are one and a family, so if there is any loss to our Nakkomsu brother Kim, I, Jeong Bong-ju, will stop it no matter what."

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