News of the Publication of the 'Lee Hae-chan Biography Comic' Draws Jin Joong-kwon's Comment: "A Great Man? It's Bizarre"

Democratic Party "Voluntary Publication by Supporters"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon described the news of the publication of a biographical comic about Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, as "bizarre" on the 18th.

On the same day, Professor Jin shared an article about the advertisement for the biographical comic on his Facebook, sarcastically saying, "It's not just a feeling of 'bizarre,' it is truly bizarre."

He added, "Is this person considered a 'great figure' in that area? It's really bizarre," and continued, "This is a typical NL (National Liberation) sentiment."

Photo by Ha Tae-kyung, captured from the Facebook page of the United Future Party lawmaker

Earlier, the Publishing Committee of the Korea Economic Science Comic Movement Headquarters, a corporation, placed an advertisement for the book publication of the biography 'My Life, To the People - Lee Hae-chan' in some newspapers on the 18th. At the bottom of the full-page advertisement, Kim Doo-kwan, a Democratic Party lawmaker, was listed as the chairperson of the book publication committee.

This sparked criticism from opposition party lawmakers. Ha Tae-kyung, a lawmaker from the United Future Party, expressed on Facebook, "I was shocked when I saw the newspaper advertisement in the morning. It's a full-page promotional ad for Lee Hae-chan. I've never seen such idolization of a party leader," and raised his voice, saying, "The lame duck syndrome seems to be worsening. The Democratic Party is doing all sorts of bizarre things."

Kim Ki-hyun, also from the same party, pointed out, "It's really something. The whole country is deeply concerned about the resurgence of COVID-19, yet the leader of the ruling party is busy selling books," and criticized, "Does he think he's some kind of hero?"

However, the Democratic Party dismissed these claims, stating that the publication and advertisement of the book were voluntarily promoted by Lee's supporters and that neither Lee nor the party was directly involved.

Kang Hoon-sik, the chief spokesperson, verbally commented, "The main opposition party's attempt to divert attention by issuing comments to avoid responsibility for the resurgence of COVID-19 will not change the accountability for the August 15 Liberation Day rally."

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