Jin Joong-kwon: "Moon or Cho Kuk... 'Daekkaemun' Faith Put to the Test"

"Now It's Judicial Reform, University Reform"

Former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk and former Dongyang University professor Jin Jung-kwon (from left). / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Yeeun] Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University, commented on the 'Busan National University Medical School Admission Cancellation Decision' regarding the daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, saying, "The faith of Daekkaemun (a derogatory term for fervent supporters of President Moon Jae-in) has been put to the test."

Earlier on the 24th, Park Hong-won, Vice President of Busan National University, held a press conference and stated, "After comprehensively reviewing the investigation by the Admission Fairness Management Committee, the appellate court ruling on Professor Jeong Gyeong-sim, and the opinions of the relevant departments, it has been decided to cancel the 2015 academic year admission to the Medical School for (Cho Kuk's daughter)."

Subsequently, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said, "Today's announcement by Busan National University reveals the results of the admission-related investigation and the direction of future measures. To revoke the medical license, the admission cancellation by Busan National University must first occur," adding, "Following the admission cancellation by Busan National University, we plan to proceed according to the legally prescribed administrative procedures (regarding the medical license revocation)."

Photo by Professor Jin Jeon, Facebook capture

In response, former Professor Jin posted on his social media on the 24th, saying, "Moon Jae-in, just try to revoke the license," sarcastically adding, "If you attack Teacher Cho Kuk, I will not forgive you." He continued, "The faith of Daekkaemun has been put to the test," and added, "Moon Pro (President Moon Jae-in) or former Minister Cho Kuk, who will you abandon?"

In another post, Jin said, "Now it's judicial reform, university reform," and "Launching a new 'Reform High' set." This was a pointed remark on the situation where President Moon's hardline supporters are collectively opposing Busan National University, which canceled Cho's daughter's medical school admission, and the judiciary, which ruled on Professor Jeong's appeal.

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