Kim Jong-in "Won Hee-ryong, Why Bother Worrying?"... Dismisses Criticism as 'Progressive Copycat'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Kim Jong-in, Emergency Committee Chairman of the United Future Party, dismissed on the 9th the indirect criticism from Jeju Governor Won Heeryong, who said "as a derivative of progressivism, you will forever be second," saying, "There is no need to pay attention to it."

Kim made these remarks on the same day after a policy seminar titled "70th Anniversary of the June 25 War: Reflection and Remembrance" held at the National Assembly. Referring to Governor Won as "that person," he drew a line by saying, "Why should I bother about what that person says?"

Earlier, Governor Won stated at a special lecture of the Future Innovation Forum held at the National Assembly in the morning, "If you become a derivative of progressivism, you will forever be second and never be able to take power." This is analyzed inside and outside the party as criticism of Kim Jong-in's recent progressive agenda proposals and his statement to "stop using the terms conservative and progressive" since his inauguration.

Meanwhile, at the seminar, Kim emphasized, "I am from the generation that experienced the June 25 War," and said, "It must never be forgotten and should definitely be recalled through education for future generations."

Regarding the further deteriorated inter-Korean relations, he said, "I believe no one would refuse the point that, as compatriots, we should cooperate with North Korea in good relations," but added, "The public cannot overlook unilaterally receiving threats from North Korea and enduring all kinds of insults as if nothing is happening." Regarding North Korea cutting off the Blue House hotline, he added, "Those people are always capable of such sudden acts, and I think it was our mistake to have trusted and believed them too much."

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