Kim Geun-sik "Jeon Kwang-hoon, Trusting the Opposition, Stop the 'Unfavorable' Taegeukgi Rally"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] Professor Kim Geun-sik of Gyeongnam National University, chairman of the Songpa-byeong party committee of the United Future Party, said on the 18th that Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, who led the Liberation Day rally, was "extremely reckless from the perspective of COVID-19 prevention" and that "Pastor Jeon's actions cannot be justified for any reason."

On the same day, Professor Kim stated on his Facebook, "Please stop the unpopular Taegukgi rallies, trusting the opposition party."

He said, "Just as with the cases of Daegu Shincheonji and Itaewon LGBTQ communities, the government should never shift the responsibility for the spread of COVID-19 onto specific groups," while criticizing Pastor Jeon's actions.

Professor Kim said, "The moment confirmed cases appeared in the church, they should have immediately gone to a screening clinic for testing, but instead, they lived their daily lives as usual and met many people," adding, "They should have self-quarantined for two weeks, but they went to the Gwanghwamun rally, took off their mask, and even gave a speech, and also appeared in court for a trial."

He criticized, "It does not end with just their own positive diagnosis. Think about the harm caused unwillingly to various people here and there as a 'walking virus.' Before being an icon of the Taegukgi at Gwanghwamun, they should have recognized and acted as a citizen of the Republic of Korea who must participate in COVID-19 prevention."

Professor Kim said, "Let this be an opportunity for the Taegukgi faction to calm their anger and trust in the change and victory of the opposition party and the United Future Party," pointing out, "The more the Taegukgi steps forward, the harder it becomes for the United Future Party. It is the same as the Lee Seok-ki release rally burdening the Democratic Party of Korea."

He emphasized, "For the judgment of Moon Jae-in and regime change that the Taegukgi faction desperately desires, please stop the outdated Taegukgi rallies that only produce unpopularity," and added, "The United Future Party will innovate and strive harder to definitely win from next year's by-elections through the presidential election the year after next."

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