Jin Joong-kwon to Kim Hae-young, Who Lost Election: "If You Leave Jin-young, Your Fate Will Be Miserable... You Must Abandon Your Convictions to Survive"

"Few People Who Speak Honestly in the Party Have Lost Their Place"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon expressed regret over Kim Hae-young, a senior member of the Democratic Party of Korea who failed to win re-election in the 21st National Assembly election, saying, "To survive, you must first abandon your convictions."

On the 20th, Jin posted on his Facebook, "Those few who still speak honestly within the party have lost their place," adding this comment. Along with this, he shared an article titled "Defeated Conviction Politician Kim Hae-young: 'Conscience Should Prevail Over Factional Logic.'"

He continued, "This is the new standard of 'justice' established through this general election," and said, "Do not leave your faction. The outcome will be miserable."

He then sarcastically added, "Be loyal to your faction. Even criminal suspects will be elected."

Kim is known as a conviction politician who has voiced criticism toward the party leadership. At the party's supreme council meeting held at the National Assembly that day, he stated, "The 21st National Assembly should play a role in healing and uniting conflicts among the people rather than inciting conflicts for political gain," and urged, "As representatives of the people, lawmakers should conduct their legislative activities honestly, guided by conscience rather than factional logic."

He also requested, "I hope the National Assembly will not remain silent to join the mainstream but will strongly check those in power and serve the socially vulnerable with humility."

Previously, Kim pointed out the controversy over preferential college admissions for the children of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, stating, "The structure where parents' wealth is inherited by their children's academic achievements and income must be improved."

He also opposed the creation of satellite parties for proportional representation by the Democratic Party, saying, "This is not a duty to the people."

Meanwhile, Kim ran for re-election in the April 15 general election (Busan Yeonje District) but was defeated by a margin of 3 percentage points.

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