With "Jin Joong-kwon has no theory, conviction, or manners" vs Jin Joong-kwon "Have you lost your mind?"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] On the 13th, the Democratic Party of Korea and former Dongyang University professor Jin Jung-kwon engaged in a sharp exchange over remarks made by writer Jo Jung-rae. It is unusual for the Democratic Party to respond officially at the party level to Jin's critical comments.

On the 13th, Park Jin-young, the Democratic Party's full-time deputy spokesperson, criticized in a statement, "Jin Jung-kwon's mockery has gone too far and now seems to have reached madness."

Previously, Jin had pointed out that writer Jo Jung-rae criticized Professor Lee Young-hoon, author of "Anti-Japan Tribalism," by saying, "If you study in Japan, you become a pro-Japanese collaborator," and Jin remarked, "Even President Moon Jae-in's daughter, who studied in Japan, would be brought before the Anti-Japanese Special Committee that Jo Jung-rae calls for and be executed as a traitor to the nation."

Deputy spokesperson Park said, "We know well that Jin Jung-kwon's way of life is to gain recognition by mocking others without understanding the context," adding, "We have long known that he lacks theory and conviction, but he even lacks manners. Even if Jo Jung-rae's remarks were somewhat excessive, is such sarcasm appropriate to say to a senior who has endured hardships alongside the people?"

Source: Jin Joong-kwon Facebook

He also said, "I hope you leave at least some dignity," and added, "The media picks up every word you say, and you rank daily on the main news portals, so life must be good, right? Exciting, right? Feels like your world, right? But how long do you think this good life will last?"

In response, Jin Jung-kwon wrote on Facebook, "No, it feels like your world. Is life good? No. Is there anyone in South Korea who is enjoying life except you? Not a single one," and said, "Have you lost your mind? I criticized Jo Jung-rae, so why is the Democratic Party issuing a statement? It's none of your business, so mind your own."

He added, questioning whom the Democratic Party's anger was directed at, "The person who labeled the president's daughter a pro-Japanese collaborator for studying in Japan is someone else, Min Kyung-wook. The fact that a bestselling author in South Korea is on the same level as such an extreme right-winger is itself a scandal."

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