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Kim Nam-guk, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Professor Seo Min of Dankook University, a writer of 'A Country Never Experienced Before (The Dark Book of Cho Kuk),' mocked Kim Namguk, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who defended Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae at the National Assembly audit, calling him a 'legend in the loyal follower clan.' In response, Kim Namguk replied to Professor Seo, saying, "Thank you for your warm love and interest."

On the 13th, Kim posted on his Facebook, "If you provide opinions based on evidence, it would be an opportunity for me to listen to the positions and opinions of others," expressing this view.

Kim said, "Last year, I saw the prosecution's investigation into Professor Cho Kuk as an organized resistance by some prosecutors who opposed reform," adding, "The prosecution's investigation was a typical fishing expedition, forcibly creating a case that did not exist, and regardless of the investigation results, it was an investigation that shamed and destroyed people." He further stated, "I intend to thoroughly question these aspects in this National Assembly audit."

Regarding the controversy surrounding Minister Choo's son, he argued that the opposition's criticism was excessive. Kim said, "Furthermore, I think the opposition's criticism of Minister Choo's son's case is also too excessive," and added, "For nearly a year, even after the opening of the 21st National Assembly, I have been greatly disappointed to see the opposition persistently clinging only to Minister Choo's son's case and continuing political strife."

He also urged Professor Seo to exchange proper opinions instead of mockery, sarcasm, or insults. He said, "This is how I think about Professor Cho Kuk and Minister Choo," and "Feel free to criticize as much as you want, but please provide opinions based on evidence."

Professor Seomin, Dankook University.
Photo by Yonhap News

Earlier, Professor Seo posted on his blog an article titled 'Apology to Representative Kim Namguk,' sarcastically saying, "Representative Kim is not only a loyal follower of former Minister Cho Kuk but also of Minister Choo."

Professor Seo said, "Previously, I called Representative Kim a loyal follower of Cho Kuk on Facebook," and added, "I thought 'loyal follower of Cho Kuk' was an appropriate expression for someone who sleeps with a photo of Cho Kuk by their bedside and sometimes sheds tears looking at it."

Kim, a former lawyer and a writer of the 'Cho Kuk White Paper,' applied for nomination in Seoul Gangseo-gap, the constituency of former Democratic Party member Geum Tae-seop, but later switched to Ansan Danwon in Gyeonggi Province and was elected as a member of the National Assembly in the 21st general election.

Professor Seo said, "However, watching Representative Kim's vigorous activity defending Minister Choo at yesterday's National Assembly audit, I realized I had underestimated him," and criticized, "Representative Kim's performance was truly dazzling. Even Jin Hui, a prime minister of the Song Dynasty widely known as the epitome of loyalty, probably could not have served his lord so well."

Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae appeared at the National Assembly Judiciary Committee's audit of the Ministry of Justice and other agencies on the 12th, responding to questions from lawmakers. / Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

On the 12th, during the Ministry of Justice audit held by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, when opposition members continued questioning Minister Choo's son, Seo Mo, Kim actively defended Minister Choo by interjecting during the opposition's questioning, saying, "Isn't this a case that has already been closed?"

In response, Professor Seo said, "I apologize to Representative Kim," and added, "Representative Kim is not only a loyal follower of former Minister Cho Kuk but also of Minister Choo. Most loyal followers find it difficult to serve even one lord, but Representative Kim, who serves both Cho Kuk and Choo Mi-ae?two distinct individuals?with the same heart, can truly be called a 'legend in the loyal follower clan.'" He concluded, "Serve both well and accomplish great things."

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