Shin Dong-geun: "Jin Joong-kwon in a state of self-conflict... Should Apologize for 'Ceremonial President' Remark"

"No intention to apologize, just spouting sophistry"

Shin Dong-geun, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Shin Dong-geun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon, who has been involved in repeated conflicts, saying he is in a "serious state of self-division."

On the 15th, Shin wrote on his Facebook, "Former Professor Jin, what exactly are you trying to do?" and added, "I can't tell if you want to make a fuss or if you believe that security threats should not be used as a subject of political strife."

He continued, "I never thought I would see the image of a tainted anti-communist conservative in Jin Joong-kwon," and criticized, "Do you want to play around during a severe security crisis? Is this humor or farce?"

He also said, "He is making sophistries about whether he has no intention of coolly apologizing for his 'protocol president' overstatement," and emphasized, "Provide evidence and argue why you think President Moon Jae-in lacks philosophy compared to former President Roh Moo-hyun."

Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon is giving a greeting at the first lecture of the On-Gukmin Study Room titled "What Is Justice in Our Time" held at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 10th. / Photo by Yonhap News

Earlier, on the 10th, former Professor Jin attended a seminar hosted by the People's Party at the National Assembly Members' Office Building as a speaker and claimed that President Moon was a "protocol president without a sense of problem" and "has no personal opinions."

Following this remark, figures from the ruling party responded with rebuttals.

In particular, on the 12th, Shin wrote on Facebook, "What is the root of (former Professor Jin's) rudeness?" and said, "Criticism of the president, who represents the people, should be dignified and courteous." In response, former Professor Jin retorted the next day, "Which country's lawmaker calls voters 'rude'?" and pointed out, "What is impossible in a democratic country is possible in a moonju (Moon Jae-in) country."

He further criticized, "I am watching with interest how Assemblyman Shin, who corrected my rudeness, will correct North Korea's rudeness that insulted the absolute dignity of the Republic of Korea with unbearable profanity."

He added, "Why do people who can't even make a peep to the Okryugwan chef pick on only me?" and emphasized, "We must respond to North Korea's threats in a bipartisan manner centered on the government. It should not be used as a subject of political strife."

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