Jin Joong-kwon: "I hope Kim Geon-hee does not follow the same path as Cho Kuk... It's not something to feel wronged about"

"Apologize Without Complaints... The Camp's Defense Comes After That"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon. / Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon demanded a clear explanation regarding the false career allegations against Kim Gun-hee, wife of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, saying, "I hope she does not follow the same path as Cho Kuk (former Minister of Justice)."

On the 15th, Jin shared an article related to Kim's false career allegations on Facebook and said, "This is a different issue from a self-introduction letter. A certificate of employment is an essential document for appointment," emphasizing the need for clarification.

Earlier, YTN reported allegations that Kim submitted a false career history in her application for a professor position at Suwon Women's University in 2007. Kim stated in the application that she worked as a Planning Director in the Planning Team at the Korea Game Industry Association (KGIA) from March 1, 2002, to March 31, 2005, for over three years. However, it was found that the association was established as a corporation only in 2004. Additionally, an official from the association told the media that the position of Planning Director does not exist at all. Regarding her employment period, Kim mentioned it was "during Chairman Kim Young-man's tenure," but the former chairman's side stated, "We neither know nor have met her."

There are also doubts about the authenticity of the certificate of employment as Planning Director at the association that Kim submitted to Suwon Women's University. Choi Seung-hoon, former Policy Director who worked at the association during the period Kim claimed, posted on his Facebook on the 14th, "I have never worked with or even seen Kim," and added, "There are reports that a certificate of employment in the name of the Game Industry Association was attached to the resume submitted to the university, and the authenticity of this document must be verified."

Kim Gun-hee, wife of Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate. / Photo by Yonhap News

In response, former professor Jin said, "This is an issue that goes beyond ethics and becomes a legal matter, so a clear explanation is necessary," and pointed out, "In any case, honesty is the best policy."

In another post, Jin criticized, "This should not be turned into a truth game. The problem is exaggeration and falsehood. Since it has been revealed that the career was ridiculously inflated, she should apologize without any excuses. There is no reason to feel wronged. It is ethically condemnable in itself."

He continued, "The certificate of employment involves legal issues, so the facts must be clarified first. Since there is a stamped certificate, it should not be difficult to verify whether it is forged or not," and emphasized, "The past cannot be undone. An honest explanation and sincere apology are necessary. The camp's defense can come afterward."

Meanwhile, Kim's side dismissed the allegations, stating that the certificate of employment was issued properly. Choi Ji-hyun, senior spokesperson for the People Power Party, explained in a statement, "The Korea Game Industry Association is a corporation, and Kim served as a non-paid Planning Director in an advisory capacity during the early formation period. She later received direct confirmation from the association's secretariat and was properly issued the certificate of employment."

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