Joeunsan "Jin Joong-kwon as a model prisoner? Unthinkable... The arrogance and dogmatism of the ruling party are disgusting"

Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon giving a lecture at the Economic and Social Research Institute seminar held on the afternoon of July 2nd at Choi In-ah Bookstore in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Jin-in (塵人) Jo Eun-san, who posted the 'Seven Proposals for the New Year' on the Blue House National Petition Board, sharply criticized Park Jin-young, deputy spokesperson of the Democratic Party of Korea, on the 14th for comparing former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon to the Three Kingdoms character 'Ye-hyung,' saying, "It is absurd to liken the debater Jin Joong-kwon to a figure like Ye-hyung."

On the same day, Jo Eun-san posted an article titled "Regarding the Commentary of Democratic Party Deputy Spokesperson Park Jin-young" on his blog, stating, "I couldn't straighten my bent body for a while because I was laughing so hard after reading the commentary."

He criticized, "Park Jin-young's commentary from the Democratic Party is refreshing in style and light without any tricks. However, he revealed what should have been hidden: the sharp emotional stench and disgust emanating from the arrogance and dogmatism of the ruling party."

Earlier, Deputy Spokesperson Park released a statement on the 13th saying, "(I do not expect) dignity from former professor Jin. If he wishes to follow the path of Ye-hyung, so be it." Ye-hyung is a character from the Three Kingdoms known for his harsh tongue and tragic fate.

Regarding this, Jo Eun-san retorted, "Daring to judge Jin Joong-kwon, what about the old Zhang Yide at Zhangpan Bridge or the bespectacled Guan Yu at Habi Fortress?" He questioned, "Is it not a stretch to compare him, who fights alone with his sharp tongue and writing against the ruling party holding 177 seats, not to Ye-hyung but to Guan Yu or Zhang Fei?"

He added sarcastically, "If you find him so unbearable, why not revive Gag Concert with your commentary and the power of the ruling party? Then I will become a comedian and guarantee a year's worth of ratings just with this administration's real estate policy."

Jo Eun-san also mentioned the civil lawsuit filed by Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Yong-min against former professor Jin, saying, "Due to a 'lackey' lawsuit by a ruling party lawmaker, he (Jin Joong-kwon), now a defendant, has ultimately fallen into a state of a deceased sharp-tongued critic."

Furthermore, Jo Eun-san likened Deputy Spokesperson Park to the Three Kingdoms figures 'Zhen Gong,' 'Yang Su,' and 'Sun Wuk.' He explained, "After much thought about who suits you well, I finally narrowed it down. The commonality among the three (Zhen Gong, Yang Su, Sun Wuk) is that they were strategists of their time, possessing learning and wisdom like you."

In the Three Kingdoms, these three subordinates of Cao Cao met tragic ends. Zhen Gong was killed after opposing Cao Cao's cruelty in killing Ye Baek-sa, Yang Su was beheaded for pretending to be overly clever before Cao Cao, and Sun Wuk, after receiving an empty rice bowl, understood Cao Cao's intentions and took his own life.

Jo Eun-san concluded, "Politics is truly harsh to the point of crumbling to dust. I hope Deputy Spokesperson Park reflects on himself and listens carefully before responding."

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