Jin Joong-kwon: "Lee Jae-myung caused a fuss stepping on the monument... Is a coup forgiven if the economy is good?"

Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon (photo) is holding a DMZ book concert for the dialogue book he co-authored with Ahn Cheol-soo, the presidential candidate of the People’s Party, titled Debate on Innovation in the Republic of Korea, Crossing the Line, at a studio in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on November 7. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, for his remarks on the "merits and demerits of Jeon Du-hwan," saying, "Praising Jeon Du-hwan is also hypocritical."

On the 12th, Jin posted on his Facebook, "They made a fuss stepping on the monument. That's why they are the incarnation of opportunistic rationality," he said.

Targeting candidate Lee, Jin criticized, "There is absolutely no consistency in life. He changes his words depending on the situation every time," adding, "He has no principles or convictions, only an infinite lust for power that even gives a chilling feeling."

He continued, "Where have all the angry voices of justice that condemned Yoon Seok-yeol's remarks gone?" and questioned, "Is the spirit of May 18th just a piece of tissue paper in front of this candidate? If the economy does well, are coups, rebellions, and massacres forgiven?"

He then said, "Is the noble promotion of the May 18th spirit ending with nothing but praise for Jeon Du-hwan? Shout 'Long live President Lee Du-hwan!'"

Earlier, on the 11th, during a campaign tour in Daegu and Gyeongbuk (TK), candidate Lee visited the Dabudong War Memorial in Chilgok, Gyeongbuk, and said, "Although Jeon Du-hwan was a military dictator, there are parts of his achievements that should be evaluated," mentioning, "It was an achievement that the economy could operate properly."

Lee said, "Overall, Jeon Du-hwan made good use of the 'three lows boom' (low interest rates, low oil prices, low dollar) to prevent the economy from collapsing and to ensure it operated properly, so that is indeed an achievement."

However, he added, "Acts that harm the lives of the people with the guns entrusted by the people are serious crimes that can never be forgiven for any reason and must never be repeated," and "Therefore, he can never be respected."

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