Kang Junman Criticizes Lee Jae-myung's Livelihood Pledge, Asking "Is He Determined to Become Santa Claus?"

Yoon Seok-yeol says "Don't know how to raise issues"

Professor Emeritus Kang Jun-man of Jeonbuk National University criticized the major party presidential candidates in his new book Zombie Politics (Inmulgwa Sasangsa).

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Kang Jun-man, Professor Emeritus at Jeonbuk National University, criticized the livelihood pledges of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, through his new book, saying, "It seems he has decided to become Santa Claus altogether."

In his book Zombie Politics (Inmulgwa Sasangsa), published at the end of January, Professor Kang stated, "Most of the pledges that attract media attention are about handing out money," adding, "Lee Jae-myung only cares about issues where he can play the role of Santa Claus, but remains tight-lipped about problems that could cost votes but must be addressed by a president, such as the National Pension or health insurance financial issues."

He continued, "What Lee Jae-myung could offer his fandom was an image of a 'competent progressive' and a discourse of fierce hatred," and said, "Lee’s belligerence, which sees the opposing camp solely as a target to be eliminated without any tolerance, has been directly transplanted into the 'Finger Revolution Army.'"

Regarding Lee’s national balance policy, he pointed out, "He focuses only on a feast of flashy and abstract language." He criticized, "Lee Jae-myung often says things like 'The extinction of local areas is ultimately a national issue that threatens the future of South Korea and must be seriously recognized' when visiting provinces, and he also talks well about making laws and increasing investments, but there is no substance."

Professor Kang also continued his criticism of Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate. He explained, "Yoon Seok-youl always looks pitiful. He does not know how to raise issues," adding, "He often causes trouble by using language at the level of private chatroom gossip even in front of the media."

Furthermore, Professor Kang predicted, "As almost all media outlets shout, this presidential election is an unprecedentedly unfavorable election for both leading candidates," and said, "In an unfavorable election, many people have the passion that the opposing candidate must never win, so the election is likely to become entertainment that people criticize while enjoying."

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