Jin Joong-kwon to Yoon's Side: "They Seem to Think They Can Win by Their Own Power"

"If that's candidate judgment, I can't do it... I supported the opposition party with firepower, but now there's no need anymore"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon expressed a cynical view on the issue of former Emergency Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in joining Yoon Seok-yeol's campaign team, saying, "It seems to have fallen through. I don't understand what they are trying to do by bringing in Jang Je-won, Kwon Seong-dong, Kim Byung-joon, and Kim Han-gil."

On the 23rd, Jin posted on his Facebook, "It seems they think they can win on their own," adding, "If that is the candidate's judgment, then nothing can be done."

He pointed out, "This is not a matter of positions but fundamentally a matter of the election's direction and the conservative reform line. No matter how much I talk, it seems they don't understand this."

He continued, "I will take a wait-and-see mode in the fight between the Democrats and the People Power Party. I have supported the opposition party to check the ruling party, but now there is no need to do so."

He concluded, "If the possibility of winning is 5:5, it makes sense for them to handle it among themselves. Now, I will look for ways to help rebuild, strengthen, and expand progressivism."

Earlier, on the 13th, Jin criticized Yoon's side, saying, "They are already excited as if they have won. Let them (the pro-Lee faction) handle it themselves," adding, "The centrist voters do not wish for a regime change just to serve a meal to the incompetent pro-Lee faction. What kind of election are they running with kids handing out appointment letters to elementary school students?"

Meanwhile, when Yoon was asked about former Chairman Kim while moving to attend the MBN report meeting held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, he gave a sharp response, saying, "I don't know. Don't ask me about what that person says."

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