"Why Do I Have to Hear That X Sound?" 'Munppa' Jin Joong-kwon Appears on Radio, Group Protest

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Critical posts from hardline pro-Moon Jae-in supporters are appearing on the bulletin board of a radio broadcast homepage featuring former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon.

Most of the comments include harsh insults and criticisms such as "Why did you let former Professor Jin appear?" and "Do I have to listen to that guy's nonsense?" These are protest criticisms questioning why the radio invited former Professor Jin, who has regularly criticized President Moon Jae-in and 'Munppa' (a derogatory term for people who blindly support President Moon Jae-in).

On the 19th, former Professor Jin appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and criticized the Democratic Party of Korea. He said, "The progressives have already fallen," and added, "When they took power, we see behaviors worse than those of the conservative regime."

Regarding 'Munppa,' he said, "They are called 'Daekkaemun' (meaning 'even if your head is broken, you support Moon Jae-in'). They claim this themselves," and added, "This is actually less political and more like a kind of religion."

About President Moon, he said, "He should unify the divided people, but instead, he is dividing nurses and doctors," and added, "When you see that, it feels like there is no president."

He also said, "(The president) is supposed to unify the people and set ethical standards, but since he cannot do that, the country is in this state."

As former Professor Jin's remarks continued, about 200 text messages from viewers poured into the program's message board. Listeners protested harshly, saying, "Why Jin Joong-kwon of all people?" and "Do I have to listen to that guy's nonsense during my precious 30 minutes on the way to work?" There were also criticisms such as "It's very uncomfortable to listen to the broadcast," and "CBS, which invites such trash, feels like it is declining."

The conflict between former Professor Jin and the 'Munppa' has occurred before. On January 2nd, former Professor Jin wrote on his Facebook, "During the dictatorship era, people with different views were labeled 'red' (communists). Under the Moon Jae-in administration, people with different views are labeled 'Jahan-dang' (Liberty Korea Party, now People Power Party). Please don't put me on either side."

He added, "Just because you say the other side is evil doesn't make you good. You are also evil. I am on neither side, so fight among yourselves. I will be the referee on the sidelines."

In another post, former Professor Jin criticized, "Munppa, understand this: even though they are so fanatical, they are actually kind people. They become wolves only within the group, but when alone, they are as meek as a lamb. When alone, they cannot even say a word. They leave their thinking to others, so when they leave the group, they cannot think for themselves at all."

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