Jung Yong-jin Again Posts 'Myeolgong' on SNS... This Time Including a Photo of Xi Jinping

Jung Yong-jin Posts Consecutive SNS Posts with 'Myeolgong' Hashtag

Jung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, is causing controversy on social networking services (SNS) with his remarks on 'Myeolgong'.
Photo by Vice Chairman Jung's Instagram capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Jung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, has sparked controversy after it was revealed that he repeatedly made 'Myeolgong' remarks on social networking services (SNS).

On the 7th, Vice Chairman Jung posted a screenshot of an article criticizing the government's China policy on his Instagram. He also added hashtags such as 'Myeolgong', 'Seunggong Tongil', 'Bangong Bangcheop', and 'Delete this too'. 'Myeolgong' means to eradicate communism, 'Seunggong Tongil' means to achieve unification by overcoming communism, and 'Bangong Bangcheop' means opposing communism and preventing espionage activities.

This appears to be a backlash against Instagram deleting Vice Chairman Jung's 'Myeolgong' post on the 5th due to a system error.

Earlier, on the 2nd, Vice Chairman Jung wrote, along with photos of a hangover cure and salted seafood, "This year, I will eat this and survive until the end, Myeolgong."

However, on the 5th, Instagram deleted this post, stating it violated Instagram's guidelines on violence and incitement. In response, Vice Chairman Jung posted again with the hashtag 'Myeolgong', saying, "Suddenly deleted. Why is this inciting violence? I will survive until the end." Later, he even wrote the hashtag 'Myeolgong' in a spaced-out form as 'ㅁㅕㄹㄱㅗㅇ'.

As Vice Chairman Jung's strong protest became a hot topic online, Instagram clarified that it was a 'system error' and confirmed that the post was restored the previous afternoon.

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman Jung also drew attention last November with his 'Myeolgong·Bangong' remarks. He posted a photo of a red card wallet and Jackson pizza, writing, "It somehow feels like the Communist Party, but please do not misunderstand." He also added the hashtag 'I hate the Communist Party.'

Some have expressed concerns that this might trigger a boycott movement by Chinese consumers against Shinsegae affiliates. It is feared that Chinese consumers, who have strong nationalist sentiments, may develop resentment toward Vice Chairman Jung's 'Myeolgong·Bangong' remarks and stop using products from Shinsegae affiliates.

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