"'Reveal Kim Jong-un's Whereabouts,' Cha Myung-jin Strongly Criticizes Current Government... 'Who Is the Commander-in-Chief of South Korea Now?'"

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Former Future United Party lawmaker Cha Myung-jin argued that it is not right to criticize those who raised suspicions about North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un's 20-day disappearance. He also urged the government to disclose Kim's whereabouts during those 20 days.

On the 2nd, former lawmaker Cha opened his Facebook post by stating, "It is not right to criticize those who raised suspicions about Kim Jong-un's absence." He continued, "In the people's democracy and Juche ideology system, the leader must personally take care of even the people's meals," adding, "The fact that the leader disappeared for as long as 20 days means abandonment of governance and a halt of the system."

Cha emphasized, "It is rather strange for anyone not to have suspicions about the 20-day disappearance incident of someone who claims to be infallible and a living god."

He also said, "Kim Jong-un is an enemy leader," and added, "Starting from the Cheonan incident provocation, this person has continuously targeted the back of the Republic of Korea." He further stated, "As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, it is natural to feel anxious and search for his whereabouts, wondering, 'Is this guy hiding somewhere again to commit some act?'"

In particular, Cha targeted the government, saying, "The current commander-in-chief of the Republic of Korea's military respects Shin Young-bok and is desperate to restore Kim Won-bong's reputation."

He went on to claim, "Many citizens suspect, 'If a Kim Jong-un absence incident occurs, will President Moon Jae-in hand over a once-in-a-century opportunity for unification to Xi Jinping?'"

Finally, former lawmaker Cha demanded the government, saying, "Instead of saying, 'See, I was right,' they must reveal to the public what Kim Jong-un did while hiding for 20 days."

Earlier on the morning of the 2nd, photos of Kim attending the completion ceremony of the Suncheon Fertilizer Factory were released through print media such as the Korean Central News Agency and Rodong Sinmun. This marked Kim's first public appearance in 20 days.

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