Hong says, “It seems that the rumors about me only listening to the advice of the ‘pseudo-leftists’ and Professor Jin Jung-kwon during the last general election were not groundless.”
Jin Jung-kwon strikes back, saying, “During the last presidential election, he begged me to appear on his show, and I appeared without receiving any payment… Now he betrays me like this.”
“At that time, you couldn’t stand being pushed around by the ‘pseudo-leftists’… Seems like the situation has changed since then.”,
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(From left) Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu, Han Dong-hoon, candidate for the leader of the People Power Party, Jin Jung-kwon, a special adjunct professor at Kwangwoon University. <Digital Times DB>,
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, `’Mayor Hong Joon-pyo criticized, “During the last general election, Han Dong-hoon, candidate for the leader of the People Power Party (then emergency planning committee chairman), bypassed the party leadership and brought in ‘pseudo-leftists’ and Professor Jin Jung-kwon from Kwangwoon University for advice instead.”`,
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, `In response, Professor Jin Jung-kwon said, “Mayor Hong Joon-pyo. During the last presidential election, you begged me to appear on your show, and I appeared without receiving any payment… Now you betray me like this,” and “At that time, you couldn’t stand being pushed around by the ‘pseudo-leftists.’ It seems like the situation has changed since then. If a person acts like that, they are unreliable.”`,
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, `On the 8th, Professor Jin posted on his Facebook page, “It seems that constantly involving me, who has nothing to do with it, is because they need me to confine Han Dong-hoon within the ‘leftist frame.’ Those who couldn’t even take a photo with me because I didn’t align with them are now showing a 189-degree change in attitude after three years, indicating that the atmosphere within the People Power Party has shifted dramatically toward ‘right-leaning.'”`,
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, `He further stated, “Interestingly, Mayor Hong, as well as the candidates for party leaders, Won Hee-ryong and Na Kyung-won, all have a common point that they were frustrated with me three years ago.” He criticized Mayor Hong and candidates Won Hee-ryong and Na Kyung-won by saying, “But now, they lie and behave like that, it’s despicable and pitiful. Trying to covet what is not theirs only makes people look ugly.”`,
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, `He said, “I heard that they even planned a press conference calling for the resignation of candidate Han Dong-hoon? Seeing that, it can be understood that this recent uproar was carefully planned from the beginning.” He argued, “In the situation where democratization seems possible, are they feeling the same as the former Chun Doo-hwan group facing such a situation? This incident can ultimately be seen as an attempt at a ‘friendly coup’ within the People Power Party.”`,
Hong Joon-pyo, Mayor of Daegu (left) and Jin Jung-kwon, a special adjunct professor at Kwangwoon University. <Digital Times DB>, `Professor Jin remarked, “While former President Chun Doo-hwan succeeded in (the coup), these individuals will not succeed. Why? Even the supporters of the People Power Party are no longer the same supporters as before. Was the ‘Han Dong-hoon’s mainstream’ just created for no reason?” He added, “It reflects a certain evaluation of the supporters of the pro-Yoon government and pro-Yoon extremist groups. If one believes that they can overturn that with a shabby conspiracy, they are fools.” He predicted that the ‘Han Dong-hoon mainstream’ within the People Power Party will continue for some time.`,
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, `Lastly, he expressed, “Of course, I understand the circumstances that there is nothing else they can do but act foolishly.” He lamented, “Their problem lies in firmly believing that the supporters of the People Power Party are fools who will fall for their shabby tricks. It’s not the 80s anymore…”`,
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, `The day before, Mayor Hong posted on his Facebook, stating, “During the last general election, Han Dong-hoon only listened to the advice of ‘pseudo-leftists’ and Professor Jin Jung-kwon, bypassing the party leadership. The secretariat’s situation is beyond words.” He criticized, “It’s absurd to say that the party was led by such impostors since the general election. Everyone needs to sober up.”`,
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