Jin Joong-kwon: "The Democratic Party is Approaching a Bizarre Totalitarian Party"

"Political Parties Losing Feedback Systems Ultimately Run Amok"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized on the 29th, saying, "The Democratic Party of Korea itself is gradually losing the characteristics of a liberal party and approaching a bizarre totalitarian party."

On the same day, Jin posted on his Facebook, "Zealous pro-Moon Jae-in supporters. This is the Democratic Party's own fault. Until now, the Democratic Party has outsourced the brains of its supporters to use them in election campaigns, driving them into a state of blind fanaticism and blind faith without any thought," he said.

He continued, "There are only a very few principled lawmakers within the party. Even outside the party, supporters with liberal tendencies have become a minority," adding, "Within the party, pro-Moon Jae-in faction members hold hegemony, and outside the party, extreme pro-Moon fascists who sympathize with them manipulate the public opinion of the camp."

He said, "The propaganda machines of Yoo Si-min and Kim Eo-jun are responsible for connecting the two," and pointed out, "The more they rampage, the more liberal supporters who think rationally have no choice but to turn their backs on the party."

Then, Jin said, "If you exclude Geum Tae-seop and Cho Eung-cheon and exclude a few more people, the Democratic Party will effectively become a totalitarian party practicing people's democracy," and criticized, "A party that has lost its internal feedback system will inevitably run wild."

Along with this, he shared a link to an article reporting that Democratic Party lawmaker Cho Eung-cheon was criticized by pro-Moon supporters after pointing out Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae.

Cho Eung-cheon, member of the Democratic Party of Korea. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, Minister Choo had strongly criticized Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl on the official stage, calling his failure to follow her instructions regarding the illegal political funds case of former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook a "fatal insult to the prosecution."

Regarding this, on the 28th, lawmaker Cho said on his Facebook, "Recently, Minister Choo's series of remarks and actions toward Prosecutor General Yoon are a strange sight I have never experienced in nearly thirty years near the legal profession, leaving me speechless."

He added, "I think the ruling power should show respect for laws and institutions regardless of immediate gains or losses. Honestly, I don't think raising our voices harshly helps with the current issues at hand."

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