Jin Joong-kwon Criticizes Lee Jun-seok and Yoon Seok-yeol, Saying They Plan to Turn Korea into Afghanistan

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

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon mocked President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol and the People Power Party's women's policies by sarcastically saying, "Let's move toward the advanced country Afghanistan." He criticized Yoon's initial moves to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and eliminate female quotas in public office.

On the 15th, Jin wrote on his Facebook, "Let's firmly move toward the advanced country Afghanistan together with Lee Jun-seok and Yoon Seok-yeol," and criticized, "They intend to turn South Korea into Afghanistan."

He continued, "European Union (EU) countries have agreed to include at least one-third women on the boards of listed companies by 2027," adding, "Since South Korea is a paradise on earth without structural gender discrimination, such backward systems are unnecessary."

In Afghanistan, after the Islamic extremist militant group 'Taliban' took power, women's rights to education and labor were restricted. The previous government's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family was also abolished. Jin compared South Korea's situation to this Afghanistan, sarcastically criticizing Yoon and the People Power Party's women's policies as backward.

This is not the first time Jin has criticized the People Power Party's women's pledges.

On the 13th, he wrote on Facebook, "Lee Jun-seok's presidential election strategy thoroughly failed. Lee Jun-seok-style politics must be ousted," and pointed out, "The misogynistic divide-and-conquer tactic thoroughly failed despite his excuses. As many 20-something men voted for Yoon Seok-yeol, or even more, 20-something women cast their votes for Lee Jae-myung. Another point to consider is that in the last election, the voter turnout among women in the same age group was about 10% higher than men."

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is answering reporters' questions after announcing the appointment results of the Presidential Transition Committee chairman and vice-chairman at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 13th. / Photo by Yonhap News

He added, "On social media, there is a backlash of gender division with terms like 'No.1 men' (male supporters of the Democratic Party) and 'No.2 men' (male supporters of the People Power Party). The president, who should unite the people, has the duty to heal and reconcile this," and criticized, "But since the president himself initiated division during the election, this will not be easy."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Yoon held a press conference at the People Power Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, firmly expressing his commitment to abolishing the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, saying, "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has fulfilled its historical mission."

He stated, "The pledge to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is a principle," and argued, "It is difficult to solve unfair problems individuals face in specific situations by collectively distinguishing between women and men and treating those groups equally."

He also made clear his stance not to introduce a female quota system during the new government's cabinet formation process, emphasizing, "To properly serve the people, we must bring in the best experienced and capable people in each field, not divide positions as a form of seat-sharing, which does not lead to national unity."

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