Yoo Kim Yong-min Withdraws Appeal in Defamation Suit Against Jin Joong-kwon, 'Jo Guk's Follower'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] It was confirmed on the 25th that Kim Yongmin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, filed a lawsuit for damages against former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon over the expression ‘Jo Guk ddolmani’ and lost in the first trial but gave up on the appeal. The ruling was finalized on the 20th.

According to the court on that day, former professor Jin posted on Facebook on June 22 last year, saying, “No wonder he is called Jo Guk’s ddolmani. He is the worst lawmaker in history,” and “A rookie lawmaker whose head is not even dry with blood dares to openly deny the president’s personnel appointments.”

Along with the post, former professor Jin attached a link to an article containing Kim’s statement calling then Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol “the worst prosecutor general in history.”

However, Judge Cho Hae-geun of the Uijeongbu District Court Namyangju Branch Small Claims Division 2 dismissed Kim’s claim on the 24th of last month, stating “no grounds.”

In the ruling, the court stated, “In the dictionary sense, it is inappropriate for former professor Jin to have used the word ‘ddolmani,’” but added, “However, it is sometimes used in general society.”

It further explained, “Former professor Jin is recognized to have used the term ‘ddolmani’ judging that Kim is practically acting as a proxy for former Minister Jo Guk,” and “It can be seen as an expression of opinion on Kim’s political career and activities.”

It added, “Former professor Jin is recognized to have used the term ‘ddolmani’ judging that Kim is practically acting as a proxy for former Minister Jo Guk,” and “It can be seen as an expression of opinion on Kim’s political career and activities.”

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