Jin Joong-kwon to Kim Seung-won in 'gaeXX' controversy: "Is the Moon administration GSGG or not?"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon questioned Kim Seung-won of the Democratic Party of Korea, who sparked controversy with the expression 'GSGG' reminiscent of profanity, asking, "Is the Moon Jae-in administration GSGG or not?" He also suggested that if, as Kim explained, 'GSGG' means 'a government that serves the general will,' then this expression should also be used for the Moon Jae-in administration.

On the 1st, Jin posted on his Facebook, saying, "(If the Moon Jae-in administration is also GSGG) then you might avoid disciplinary action from the National Assembly," sarcastically.

Earlier, on the early morning of the 31st of last month, when the amendment to the Media Arbitration Act failed to be submitted to the plenary session, Kim posted on Facebook, "Thank you very much, Park Byeong-seok. This will go down in history. GSGG," directed at National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok, sparking controversy. This was interpreted as blaming Speaker Park for the failure to submit the amendment to the plenary session, and some pointed out that the expression 'GSGG' might be an acronym for a profanity based on the English pronunciation initials of 'gaeXX.'

As criticism spread, Kim explained, "It was an abbreviation of 'Government serve general G,' meaning 'the government should serve the general will of the people,' but since there were accusations that it was a vulgar term, I corrected it." However, he failed to explain why the last initial 'G' stands for 'will.'

Despite Kim's explanation, the controversy grew, and on the 2nd, Kim posted another apology on Facebook. He said, "I sincerely apologize to the local voters who trusted and supported me," and "I also offer my apologies once again to Speaker Park Byeong-seok."

Regarding this controversy, on the 31st of last month on CBS Radio's 'Hanpanseungbu,' former professor Jin strongly criticized, saying, "Lawmakers riding on the strong pro-Moon Jae-in support base are mocking the national system itself," and "They are first-term lawmakers who don't even see the National Assembly Speaker, thinking they are above."

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