Jin Joong-kwon "Jaeinsanseong" vs Cho Kuk "Korean Democracy Nation"

On the morning of the 3rd, which was National Foundation Day, police buses lined up on the Gwanghwamun road in Seoul to block rallies and demonstrations. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized the government by calling the barricades installed at Gwanghwamun Square to block the October 3rd National Foundation Day rally in downtown Seoul a "Jaein Fortress."

On that day, Jin wrote on his Facebook, "Seeing the president who said he would come out to Gwanghwamun to talk build a fortress, it seems that in his eyes, the people are seen as barbarians."

He continued, "The might of K-quarantine admired by the world. A virus defense wall using high-end technology. If that fortress-building technique had existed in the Joseon Dynasty, the humiliation of Samjeondo would not have happened. What a pity," he mocked.

On the other hand, former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk evaluated the "car rally" held by some conservative group members condemning ruling party figures on that day as "Korea, where freedom of assembly and demonstration is guaranteed even in the emergency situation of the COVID crisis, truly a democratic country."

Cho shared a related article on Facebook that day and said, "The hard-fought achievement to overthrow the regime that brutally suppressed freedom of assembly and demonstration and to establish the '1987 constitutional system' is enjoyed by neither the 'Patriotic Patrol Team' nor any extreme conservative group."

On October 2, Cho also stated regarding the court's conditional approval of the car rally, "Freedom of assembly is a constitutional fundamental right, and it probably means that the 'Patriotic Patrol Team' can also enjoy this fundamental right. As a public figure, I accept the court's judgment." Regarding the inclusion of his residence in the rally route, he added, "I apologize to the neighbors."

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party insists that the conservative group rally scheduled for October 9, Hangul Day, must be blocked at the source. On the other hand, the opposition People Power Party is resisting, saying "the shadow of dictatorship has fallen," and conflict over rally control is expected to intensify.

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