Jin Joong-kwon: "Mysterious Document Circulated Regarding Yoo Si-min's 'Ruling Party 180 Seats' Statement"

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

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon claimed that a related document had been circulating regarding Yoo Si-min, director of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation's remark about the 'pro-government coalition's 180 seats.'

On the 18th, former professor Jin wrote on his Facebook, "'180 seats' did not come up out of nowhere," adding, "I understand that an unidentified document had been circulating in that area."

He continued, "Since it is said that it was not created by the United Future Party side, you can roughly guess which side made it," leaving a note of suspicion.

At the end of his post, former professor Jin added, "And the reason for quitting political criticism is well..."

Along with the post, he shared an article related to Director Yoo Si-min. The article covers Yoo's retirement from political criticism amid controversy over his 'pro-government coalition 180 seats' remark.

Meanwhile, on the 10th, Director Yoo claimed on the 'Alileo' broadcast that the combined seats of the Democratic Party of Korea and the pro-government coalition could reach a total of 180 seats in the April 15 general election.

Following this, after the general election ended, party insiders including Lee Geun-hyung, chairman of the Democratic Party's Strategic Planning Committee, expressed that Yoo's remark "resulted in some losses." This led to calls within the party for Yoo to take responsibility.

Ultimately, on the 17th, Yoo declared his retirement as a political critic on the final broadcast of 'Alileo.'

On that day, regarding his 'pro-government coalition 180 seats' remark, he said, "I did something I cannot take responsibility for," and stated, "I will no longer engage in political criticism, current affairs discussions, or interviews through traditional media."

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