Kim Eo-jun "Jo Dong-yeon caused a fuss... 'Bini-jwa' No Jae-seung is just Ilbe"

"Jo Dong-yeon’s private life is personal, but No Jae-seung’s public statements are problematic"

Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun raised his voice against No Jae-seung, co-chairman of the People Power Party's joint election countermeasures committee, saying, "He is not just comparable to Ilbe (Ilgan Best, a far-right online community), he is simply Ilbe." No was known as the so-called 'Beanie Left' (a compound of 'beanie' and 'bonjwa,' meaning highly capable) after a video surfaced during the Seoul mayoral by-election last April showing him wearing a black beanie while giving a speech on candidate Oh Se-hoon's campaign vehicle.

On the morning of the 7th, Kim appeared on TBS Radio's 'Kim Eo-jun's News Factory' and said, "In the case of Jo Dong-yeon, she joined as a co-chair of the joint election committee but caused such a fuss over personal issues. (The controversy regarding No Jae-seung) is all about public statements."

Previously, Jo Dong-yeon, a professor in the Department of Military Studies at Seokyeong University, was the 'first recruited talent' for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate's campaign committee, but voluntarily resigned due to a personal life controversy.

Kim continued, "Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, caused such an uproar after making remarks defending Chun Doo-hwan, didn't he? However, No Jae-seung, who joined as a co-chair, used the theme 'What are you hiding? Don't sanctify the May 18 Truth' in a video involving spy allegations," he criticized.

He added, "(No Jae-seung) said things like 'Let's abolish regular employment' or 'Police should use live ammunition during protests,'" and remarked, "Where on earth is there a country that abolishes regular employment? It's nonsense."

Meanwhile, No Jae-seung posted a video on his social media in May stating that "May 18 could be seen as a riot." In July, he also posted an article related to the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rally along with a comment saying "I have no objection to the police using live ammunition," which sparked controversy.

In response, No attended the People Power Party campaign committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 7th and said, "Many controversies arose from my SNS posts written during my private time when I was a civilian," adding, "I will be more mindful and cautious with my words and actions going forward."

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