Jung Se-kyun: "Betrayal of the Nation Must Be Recorded in History as Justice That Punishes"

Jeong Se-gyun, a presidential primary candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, is announcing the SKnomics People-Centered Innovation Growth Policy at the National Assembly Communication Hall on the 12th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Jeong Se-gyun, a presidential candidate from the ruling party and former Prime Minister, said on the 15th, marking Liberation Day, "We must engrave in history the honest justice that sacrifices for the country are respected and traitors who sold out the country are punished."

On the same day, Jeong said on Facebook, "In a reality where pro-Japanese collaborators transform into independence activists and their descendants live lavishly while obstructing the resolution of Japan's past atrocities, I reflect again on the meaning of liberation."

He stated, "Although 76 years have passed since liberation, there are still numerous martyrs whose great intentions for independence have not been honored. The passionate spirit of many martyrs who have yet to be revealed is waiting for light in the darkness of history," adding, "The reason we must honor the ancestors who devoted themselves to the homeland is that we must pass on a just country to future generations."

He continued, "The remnants of pro-Japanese collaborators that have not been cleared remain as pro-Japanese media and privileged pro-Japanese forces, still dominating the Republic of Korea," raising his voice, "Correct history creates a correct country. I will stand against the absurdities on this land that undermine righteousness."

He then added, "The work of establishing proper reform and justice must start with establishing correct history."

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