"Moonpa Text Bomb Recommendation" Kim Yong-min... Jin Joong-kwon "Promising Figure of People Power Party"

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Jumi Lee] Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, argued that the so-called 'Moonpa' should be more encouraged to send text message bombings, prompting former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon to sarcastically remark, "The People Power Party just needs to trust this guy."

On the 28th, former professor Jin shared an article about Kim's remarks on his Facebook and criticized, saying, "He is doing well. A promising figure of the People Power Party."

He continued, "It's the same symptom. They only trust the hardcore Moon Jae-in supporters (Dakkae-moon) and only trust men in their 20s (Idae-nam)," adding, "Victory or defeat depends on who believes more strongly." This appears to be a jab at former People Power Party Supreme Council member Lee Jun-seok, who was engaged in an anti-feminism debate with him at the same time as Kim.

Kim Yong-min, member of the Democratic Party of Korea. [Photo by Yonhap News]

Earlier, Kim, who is running in the Democratic Party's Supreme Council member election, stated on KBS Radio's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strong Current Affairs' on the 28th that the barrage of text messages from hardcore supporters could be described as such but should be seen as supporters actively expressing their opinions.

He emphasized, "In a democratic society, active expression of opinion should be encouraged," and added, "For members of the National Assembly, they must continuously listen to the voices of the people and party members. Since there are no communication channels or existing channels have been cut off, the only option is text messages."

Furthermore, Kim raised his voice against internal party calls to restrain the 'Moonpa's text message actions,' saying, "While threats and crimes are a separate issue, within the scope of freedom of expression, restrictions should not be imposed; rather, it should be encouraged, and those opinions should be fully heard."

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