Kim So-yeon "Speaking informally... Professor, why do you think I'm crazy?" Targets Jin Joong-kwon

Kim So-yeon, former candidate of the United Future Party / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Kim So-yeon, former United Future Party candidate who ran and lost in Daejeon Yuseong-gu E in the April 15 general election, criticized former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon, saying, "I don't know when you saw me to already speak to me informally."

On the 20th, Kim posted on her Facebook, "Although I don't know him well, I thought he was a conscientious person and respected him after seeing his criticism of Cho Kuk, but as someone who always uses honorifics even to juniors, this is quite a surprising situation," she said.

Kim said, "Professor Jin asked 'Are you crazy?' informally twice. One was about a critical post on feminism, and the other was about urging the government and ruling party to investigate the national suspicions of election fraud," adding, "Are feminism or election fraud suspicions taboo topics in South Korea that make you look crazy if mentioned? Why is our country not free?"

She continued, "The majority of the public has divided opinions, so why do so-called named figures try to prevent people from speaking directly?" and emphasized, "I opposed the prevalent feminism in current politics that stirs up gender conflicts and causes reverse discrimination controversies while wasting money, but I have never expressed my thoughts on this suspicion."

She further stated, "Since there are actual national requests and numerous reports pouring in regarding me personally or my party, the government and ruling party must thoroughly investigate the statistical issues raised now without any suspicion to restore trust in democratic legitimacy in the general election," she claimed.

She added, "As a representative of the people, it is my natural duty to urge the political world on behalf of the people's requests, so can I ask why I am crazy?" and "I have nothing particular to answer about personal interpretations that all matters require political or administrative judgment or that it aggravates party division."

Photo by Kim Soyeon, screenshot from the Facebook page of former United Future Party candidate

Kim's reaction appears to be in response to a comment left by former professor Jin the previous day.

On the 19th, Kim shared a video by a conservative YouTuber who raised a conspiracy theory about early voting in the 21st National Assembly election on her Facebook, writing, "Stop trying to make election fraud suspicions a taboo like the Sewol ferry disaster and framing it. At least regarding several national suspicions and separate cases where I personally receive reports, I intend to uncover the truth to the end."

Afterward, Jin left a comment on the post saying, "Are you crazy? Looks like there’s still more to ruin," which sparked controversy.

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