Park Yong-jin Advocating 'Gender-Equal Military Service'... Jin Joong-kwon Criticizes Him for "Treating Young Men Like Monkeys"

Rep. Park to Publish 'Park Yong-jin's Political Revolution' on 19th
Includes Proposals for Conscription System, Mandatory Service for Men and Women
Jin Joong-kwon Criticizes, "Is That the Lesson You Drew?"

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Park Yong-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who proposed the abolition of conscription and the introduction of the so-called 'gender-equal military service system,' saying, "He pretends to care for the Idaenam (male voters in their 20s) but treats them like the monkeys in the 'Josam-mosa' fable."

On the 18th, Jin wrote on his Facebook, "I can see through it," expressing this view.

He added, "A volunteer military system is a long-term goal, but currently, it is not feasible. The biggest issues are financial and the need to amend the constitution," and criticized, "This is populism trying to gain votes from the 2030 generation with lip service that is not feasible."

Regarding the 'gender-equal military service system,' which includes mandatory basic military training for women, he said, "It is a somewhat progressive proposal that appropriately adjusts the dosage of anti-feminism," and rebuked, "Is this the lesson you drew from the election held amid sexual harassment incidents?"

Park Yong-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who has announced his intention to run for the next presidential election, is set to publish his book "Park Yong-jin's Political Revolution," which includes proposals such as the "abolition of conscription" and "mandatory military training for both men and women." / Photo by Yonhap News

Meanwhile, Park Yong-jin, who has expressed his intention to run in the 2022 presidential election, will publish 'Park Yong-jin's Political Revolution' on the 19th. In this book, Park is reported to have detailed the plan to abolish conscription and introduce a mixed military service system called the gender-equal military service system, which mandates basic military training for all citizens.

Regarding this, Park wrote on his Facebook on the 18th, "This is a proposal made with the readiness to face controversy, and I am disclosing the specific contents of the proposal," and stated, "I propose the introduction of a gender-equal military service system where the military is maintained mainly by volunteers, and all citizens, regardless of gender, are required to undergo about 40 to 100 days of basic military training."

He emphasized, "Based on the volunteer military system and the gender-equal military service system, we aim to foster an elite strong military centered on cutting-edge weapon systems and the development of reservists capable of combat operations."

He further explained, "While maintaining conscription, the mandatory service period will be drastically reduced to lessen the career disruption shock for the younger generation and prevent social energy waste," and added, "Through women's military service, the mandatory service period will be significantly shortened while expanding the pool of those subject to military service."

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