Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon (left) and broadcaster Kim Eo-jun. / Photo by Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon once again criticized broadcaster Kim Eo-jun for using the insult "gae-nomXX" (a strong Korean curse) toward the court that sentenced former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo to prison.
Regarding Kim's defense of the former governor, saying "That person is not someone who would commit a crime," Jin responded on the 27th on CBS's 'Hanpan Seungbu' by saying, "Was former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon someone who would sexually harass? Usually, accidents are caused by people who don’t appear to be that way."
Jin said, "Many judges unanimously judged and decided this matter," and pointed out, "Trying to overturn that is just nonsense right now."
He also raised his voice of criticism toward Democratic Party lawmaker Kang Hoon-sik, who appeared on the broadcast with Kim when the problematic remarks were made. He said, "What’s even more pathetic is lawmaker Kang Hoon-sik," adding, "It’s pathetic that a representative elected by the people sits there and echoes such a broadcast."
He continued, "Is Kim Eo-jun the party leader now? (Lawmaker Kang) is getting scolded badly and, how should I put it, is trying to please him," and said, "It’s really pathetic that he’s desperate to appear on such a shabby conspiracy theory broadcast, and I don’t understand why he still can’t draw a line."
Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who was sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the 'Druking comment manipulation' case, is seen deep in thought while making a statement at the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office on the 21st. Photo by Yonhap News
Earlier, on the 25th, former professor Jin also criticized Kim on Facebook, saying, "It’s absurd for the one who farted to get angry, but it’s even more absurd for the one who shat to get angry," referring to Kim. This was a jab at Kim for publicizing the Druking comment manipulation scandal. At the time of the incident in 2018, Kim had demonstrated macros on his broadcast, which fueled suspicions of comment manipulation.
Meanwhile, former Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who was convicted of conspiring to manipulate online comments, was re-incarcerated at Changwon Prison on the afternoon of the 26th.
Kim was sentenced to prison in the first trial and was detained in court but was released on bail after 77 days. He must serve the remaining sentence after deducting the 77 days of detention from the confirmed two-year prison term by the Supreme Court.
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