Jin Joong-kwon "Sued by Kim Yong-min... The Reason I Feel Wronged Being Called 'Jo Guk's Lackey'"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon announced on the 7th that he has been sued in a civil lawsuit by Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea.

On the same day, Jin posted on his Facebook, "The plaintiff is said to be Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party," and added, "After reading the complaint, it was absurd. This person said he was frustrated and resentful because he was called 'Jo Guk's lackey' by me, and now he cannot carry out his legislative activities. I burst out laughing at that part."

Earlier, in June, Jin criticized Kim for referring to Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl as "the worst prosecutor general in the history of prosecutors," saying, "A rookie lawmaker whose blood hasn't even dried on his head dares to openly deny the president's personnel appointments. No wonder he is called Jo Guk's lackey. The worst lawmaker in history," strongly condemning him.

Jin further stated, "The Democratic Party is trying to introduce punitive damages despite opposition from media organizations, right? Jo Guk also advocates for punitive damages and is waging indiscriminate lawsuits against the media," criticizing ruling party figures who respond to public criticism with lawsuits.

He continued, "Moreover, even though Yoon Mi-hyang was indicted on corruption charges, her husband reportedly sued hundreds of netizens," and added, "An organization that claims to be about clearing deep-rooted evils filed a criminal complaint against me."

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