'Criticism of Jeon Jang-yeon' Kwon Seong-dong... "Government subsidies for illegal activist groups should be restricted"

by Kwon Hyeonji

Published 14 Sep.2022 15:12(KST)

“Contradiction of Organizations Supported by the Rule of Law State Undermining the Rule of Law”

Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 13th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] On the 14th, Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, argued regarding the resumption of the “morning subway protest” by the National Solidarity for the Elimination of Disability Discrimination (Jeonjangyeon), stating, “We must also listen to the voices of the people calling for legislation to restrict government subsidies to civic groups that have repeatedly led illegal activities.”

On the same day, Kwon wrote on his Facebook, “Now, we must cut off the repeated contradictions where groups supported by a rule-of-law country shake the rule of law.”

Regarding Jeonjangyeon’s protest, he said, “Although it is named ‘Taking the subway on the way to work,’ in reality, it is a protest that blocks the public’s commute to enforce their demands, not hesitating to engage in illegal acts,” adding, “Jeonjangyeon’s illegal protests have already been condemned by many citizens. If they continue this method, they will only bring about their own isolation.”

He continued, “When criticizing Jeonjangyeon, some opposition figures label it as hatred and discrimination. This is agitation aimed at securing political shares by condemning differing opinions as moral corruption,” and directly attacked, “They are typical conflict industry workers who exploit the difficulties of socially vulnerable groups as a means of profit.”

Addressing the government, he raised his voice, saying, “I hope that illegal protests will be prevented and strictly punished according to strict laws and principles.”