Jin Joong-kwon on Lee Jae-myung's Personnel Controversy: "I Understand the Sister-in-law Insult, Let's Take the Last Ride"

[Photo by Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University, Facebook capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon mocked Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung for appointing food columnist Hwang Kyo-ik as president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization.

On the 13th, former professor Jin posted on his Facebook, "Let's take the last ride," adding, "I understand the brother-in-law's curse." In response, a netizen commented, "You might soon be invited as a professor at a university in Gyeonggi Province," to which Jin replied, "My ambition is even greater than that."

This appears to be a remark targeting the controversy over Governor Lee's personnel appointment. When it was revealed that Governor Lee had appointed Hwang as president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, some criticized Hwang for lacking expertise in the tourism sector. There were also criticisms suggesting that the appointment was a favor in return for Hwang defending Governor Lee's 'brother-in-law curse' controversy.

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization is a public enterprise 100% invested by Gyeonggi Province, and the governor holds the authority to appoint its president. The position became vacant last December when former president Yoo Dong-gyu resigned for personal reasons. It is known that eight people applied in the subsequent open recruitment. Four candidates underwent interviews, three passed, and Governor Lee ultimately nominated Hwang as the final candidate.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Council announced that a confirmation hearing for Hwang will be held on the 30th. However, criticism continues in political circles. The Lee Nak-yeon camp stated, "Gyeonggi Province is receiving harsh criticism as Governor Lee's provincial office camp and a hotbed of hiring corruption," adding, "The corrupt favor appointments of unqualified individuals must stop now."

Meanwhile, Hwang recently appeared on a radio broadcast and made remarks indicating that he "understands" Governor Lee's 'brother-in-law curse' controversy. Additionally, Governor Lee appeared in one of Hwang's food-related YouTube videos last month.

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