Jin Joong-kwon: "'Female Minister' Voyeurism?... Chu Mi-ae's Narcissism Masked as Victim Mentality"

Former Dongyang University Professor Jin Joong-kwon Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Justice Minister Chu Mi-ae on the 15th, calling her "self-absorption" after she described the media's reporting behavior following the activation of the investigation command as "voyeurism toward a female minister."

On the same day, Jin wrote on his Facebook, "Female minister? What is this nonsense?" and made the remark.

He explained, "We have no interest in 'female' Chu Mi-ae," adding, "We are interested in 'Minister' Chu Mi-ae."

He continued, "If you don't believe me, try stepping down as 'Minister,'" and said, "All those reporters will disappear."

He further pointed out, "No one here is interested in 'female' Chu Mi-ae," calling it "self-absorption disguised as a sense of victimhood."

Earlier, on the 14th, Minister Chu wrote on her Facebook, "If it were a male minister, would they mock him with absurd headlines like 'Who took the photo?', 'Choi Soon-sil is involved,' or 'There is a door handle' while he steadfastly performs his duties?"

She said, "The media's voyeuristic tendencies toward female ministers are severe," adding, "On the first day I took leave and went to a mountain temple, the atmosphere of people searching for my whereabouts here and there was unusual."