Jin Joong-kwon: "The ruling party seems to not want Park Young-sun to win... Im Jong-seok is appealing for defeat"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Joo-mi Lee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon commented on the ruling party's efforts to reassess the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, saying, "It seems the Democratic Party members do not want candidate Park Young-sun to become the mayor of Seoul."

On the 24th, Jin referred to an article about former presidential chief of staff Im Jong-seok praising former Mayor Park Won-soon for two consecutive days on his Facebook, calling Im a "losing candidate advocate." Im had said the day before (23rd), "Was Park Won-soon really such a terrible person?" and "He was one of the most honest public officials."

In response, candidate Park appeared on MBC Radio's 'Kim Jong-bae's Focus' the same day, pointing out, "The wounds of the female victims have not healed," and added, "It would be better to refrain from such remarks in the future."

However, Im soon posted on Facebook again, stating, "The election of Mayor Park Won-soon is proof that the thoughts of Seoul citizens have changed," and insisted on a 'reassessment of Park Won-soon,' saying, "Despite the pain and confusion, reflection and evaluation must also take place."

Earlier, the Democratic Party faced criticism when lawmakers Nam In-soon, Jin Sun-mi, and Go Min-jung, who referred to the sexual harassment victims of former Mayor Park as 'victim complainants,' joined candidate Park's campaign, sparking controversy over secondary victimization. The three lawmakers, dubbed the 'victim complainant trio,' resigned from candidate Park's campaign on the 18th.

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