Jin Joong-kwon: "Foolish Lee Nak-yeon, Jeong Se-gyun lacks charm... The Democratic Party has completely lost it"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. Photo by Sisa Journal TV broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Joo-mi Lee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized the ruling party's moves for change following the April 7 by-elections, saying, "The Democratic Party of Korea cannot reform systemically. It has completely lost its way."

On the 28th, Jin appeared on the YouTube channel 'Sisa Journal TV' and said, "Regarding the April 7 by-election results, they say it's a signal to work harder on reform, but they are actually saying the opposite."

He continued, "They are driving reform by blaming biased media and portals for losing the election," and pointed out, "Prosecutorial reform was about protecting Cho Kuk and ousting Yoon Seok-yeol, and media reform will be about protecting Kim Eo-jun."

Jin also harshly criticized prominent presidential candidates within the Democratic Party, including Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, former Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yeon, and former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun.

Regarding Governor Lee Jae-myung, Jin said, "Without support from pro-Moon and hardcore party members, it is difficult to become a candidate, but if he goes along with them, he faces the dilemma of not being able to win the presidential election. It will not be an easy game."

About former leader Lee Nak-yeon, he said, "He is already out due to the crushing defeat in the by-elections. He should not have run as a candidate then," adding, "Making the right decision is the role of the party leader, but he rather decided to run and be judged. Now that he has been judged, he should step down."

He further criticized, "It was politically, ethically, and strategically wrong," and added, "Strategically, it was stupid. How can such a person lead the Republic of Korea?"

Regarding former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, Jin said, "I think he has no chance," and criticized, "He has no merit of receiving absolute support from pro-Moon (pro-Moon Jae-in), and he has no personal charm at all."

Jin also pointed out that the May 2 party convention to elect new Democratic Party leadership is "all pro-Moon."

He added, "Although the people judged the ruling party in the by-elections, the Democratic Party shows no sign of reflection," and criticized, "Those who should take responsibility should step down, but those people became floor leaders, supreme council members, and rose to even higher positions. This means not reform but going stronger."

Meanwhile, Jin, who transformed from a representative progressive commentator to a ruling party critic following the Cho Kuk incident, continues to deliver sharp criticism toward the government and ruling party.

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