Jin Joong-kwon "Received an 'Apology Call' from Candidate Lee Jae-myung... But It Was Too Late"

"I Will Support Sim Sangjeong, Justice Party Presidential Candidate"
"Currently, I Support Neither Lee Nor Yoon... Will Not Intervene in Their Fight"

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon revealed that he received an 'apology call' from Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea. However, Jin drew a line by saying, "It's already too late."

On the 24th, Jin appeared on SBS's 'Jooyoungjin's News Briefing' and stated, "Candidate Lee called a few days ago and apologized," adding, "He said he regretted letting people like you leave our fold."

However, he said, "But it was too late," and added, "I understand why he called. I replied, 'Now that no one supports me, please rest assured.'"

He continued, "I will support Sim Sang-jung, the presidential candidate of the Justice Party, and I will not intervene in the fight between the two candidates (Lee and Yoon Seok-youl of the People Power Party)."

However, he added, "While doing the broadcast, due to fairness issues, I sided with the opposition," and said, "I told (Candidate Lee) that I have no intention of doing more than that and to work hard."

Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate (left), and Yoon Seok-youl, the People Power Party presidential candidate / Photo by Yonhap News

Regarding the current presidential election race, he evaluated, "Yoon Seok-youl is slightly ahead in a close race," but also said, "Public opinion tends to lean toward judging the current administration. However, it can be overturned by even minor issues."

Meanwhile, Jin announced on Facebook on the 21st of last month that he would rejoin the Justice Party. His return to the Justice Party comes about two years after the so-called 'Cho Kuk incident' in 2020.

On that day, Jin said, "I am going with Sim Sang-jung. I will rejoin the Justice Party," and added, "I will look for ways to support young politicians behind the scenes for the reorganization of progressivism."

He also shared an article quoting Sim Sang-jung, the Justice Party's presidential candidate. According to the article, Sim emphasized on MBC's '100-Minute Debate' that "The Justice Party is a feminism party. The feminism of the Justice Party is about ensuring that women, sexual minorities, and all citizens are respected."

Regarding Jin's return to the party, Kang Min-jin, the leader of the Youth Justice Party, wrote on Facebook at the time, "I sincerely welcome him. I hope he can play a significant role in this presidential election and become a colleague who shares the same will for a long time."

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