Kim Geun-sik "Hwang Kyo-ik, Not Worth Criticizing... Ignoring Is the Answer, Indifference Is the Cure"

Professor Kim Geun-sik, Gyeongnam National University. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Professor Kim Geunsik of Gyeongnam University commented on the ongoing controversy surrounding Hwang Gyoik's appointment as president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, saying, "Ignoring is the answer, indifference is the remedy," and added, "It's a waste to even criticize someone who lacks basic common sense and dignity."

On the 18th, Professor Kim wrote on his Facebook, "Responding to Hwang's rough, rude, and undignified harsh words only nurtures him," expressing this view.

He emphasized, "The more the former representative's side or Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, react, the more they only empower Hwang, who is not even worthy," and added, "The more you refute, the more you lose."

He continued, "Let Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung appoint him as president," adding, "It will be a case of self-inflicted consequences."

He also said, "Former Chungbuk Provincial Assembly member Kim Hak-cheol, who criticized citizens who criticized him by likening them to 'lemmings,' also received focused attention as his absurd harsh words continued to be reported in the media," and added, "Reporting each of his irrational and indiscriminate harsh remarks only nurtures someone who is not even worthy."

Earlier on the 18th, Professor Kim claimed, "As expected, Hwang Gyoik is faithfully following Governor Lee Jae-myung's 'carrot and stick strategy,' and Hwang is taking the lead in attacking candidate Lee Nak-yeon."

He further stated, "(Governor Lee Jae-myung) is employing a sophisticated strategy by putting forward the pro-Moon big mouth Hwang to attract the pro-Moon support base to his side through Hwang's aggressive and rude attacks on Lee Nak-yeon," and added, "Governor Lee's political tactics are astonishing and frightening."

Meanwhile, Hwang, who has been nominated as the president candidate of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, will go through a personnel hearing at the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly on the 30th before proceeding with the appointment process.

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