Jin Joong-kwon on Yoon Hee-sook's 'Investigation, Not Resignation' Attack: "If the Media Arbitration Act Passes, Verification Will Be Impossible"

Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon rebutted some criticisms that the media's scrutiny of real estate speculation allegations involving the father of Yoon Hee-sook, a member of the People Power Party, has been insufficient, stating, "The media are already doing that." / Photo by Former Professor Jin's Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seohyun] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized the media for insufficient verification regarding allegations of real estate speculation involving the father of Yoon Hee-sook, a member of the People Power Party, saying, "If the amendment to the Media Arbitration Act passes, no reports about the father or brother-in-law will be allowed at all."

On the 27th, Jin shared an article titled "The media that hyped Yoon Hee-sook to the fullest, is verification like with Cho Kuk impossible?" on his Facebook, expressing this view.

The article mainly criticizes the media for not properly verifying the allegations of real estate speculation involving Yoon’s father compared to their coverage of former Minister Cho Kuk’s family’s admission bribery scandal. Jin responded, "I’m really at a loss for words. Verify like you did with Cho Kuk. The media are already doing that without being told," and pointed out, "They call all reporters 'giregi' (a derogatory term for journalists), but when it comes to reports related to Yoon, they readily believe the 'giregi' articles."

He added, "Whether or not to conduct a search and seizure, who would object? If necessary, it should be done a hundred times," and said, "Whether it is necessary or not will be judged by the court."

Targeting the past actions of Cho Kuk’s ardent supporters, he said, "Cho supporters should keep their word. Assume innocence based on the presumption of innocence principle, demand the media refrain from speculative reporting based on unconfirmed facts, and ask the police not to destroy a family over excessive investigations." This points out the inconsistency between the logic used to defend Cho Kuk during investigations into his family’s admission bribery and the logic criticizing Yoon.

He sarcastically added, "Although it’s unlikely, if a search and seizure occurs, please refrain from the disgraceful act of ordering jajangmyeon (black bean noodles), and if things go wrong, gather in groups in front of the police headquarters and shout 'We love you, Hee-sook’s dad.' Also, wash Yoon’s car with wet wipes; that would be consistent, wouldn’t it?"

Meanwhile, Yoon announced her resignation on the 25th after being pointed out by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission for her father’s land speculation allegations. In response, the ruling coalition has launched a full-scale offensive under the slogan "Investigation, not resignation." Regarding this, Yoon plans to hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 27th to specifically explain the suspicions surrounding her father’s purchase of farmland in Sejong City.

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