Jin Joong-kwon "Kim Yo-jong belittled Moon's speech... Now seems to be dying before Cheong aides"

Jin Joong-kwon Engages in Daily Verbal Battles with Ruling Party Figures Following Criticism of Moon as 'Ceremonial President'

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

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Kim Yo-jong, First Deputy Director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea, disparaged President Moon Jae-in's speech on the 20th anniversary of the June 15 North-South Joint Declaration as "disgusting," while former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon sarcastically remarked, "Kim Yo-jong is now dead to the Blue House aides."

On the 17th, former professor Jin wrote on his Facebook, "(First Deputy Director Kim) dares to disparage the speech of the absolute dignity of the Republic of Korea," expressing this sentiment.

He added, "She will soon receive 'curses' from the speech secretary," and said, "Why is this person so 'sadistic'? Even if I hear that I am being 'rude' and 'pretentious' to our assembly member, I have nothing to say."

Earlier, former professor Jin had claimed that President Moon was a 'ceremonial president,' which drew criticism from ruling party figures with ties to the Blue House. Since then, former professor Jin has been engaged in daily verbal exchanges with ruling party members.

Kim Yo-jong, First Deputy Director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea / Photo by Yonhap News

At a seminar held on the 10th at the National Assembly Members' Office Building, former professor Jin asserted, "(President Moon) gives the impression of a ceremonial president who just reads speeches written by others."

Subsequently, former Blue House Senior Secretary for Public Communication Yoon Young-chan posted on Facebook, "It is Jin Joong-kwon's freedom to imagine facts he has not seen, but if he is confident and talks about it in front of others, it is baseless speculation," and added, "Please keep this in mind when criticizing and evaluating others. I am speaking from direct observation." Yoon also posted a photo showing President Moon personally revising the manuscript.

Democratic Party lawmaker Shin Dong-geun strongly criticized former professor Jin, calling his remarks "violent and vulgar" and saying, "It only looks like nonsense."

In response, former professor Jin retorted on the 15th, "North Korea insulted the head of state of the Republic of Korea with unspeakable abusive language, but as a member of the National Assembly, you say nothing and keep targeting only me," and added, "Please say something about the Okryugwan chef."

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