"Giving up power means completely denying Moon administration policies"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Broadcaster Kim Yongmin, formerly of the podcast 'Naneun Ggomsooda,' is drawing attention after unleashing harsh criticism against the Moon Jae-in administration. During the 20th presidential election campaign, Kim showed a strong pro-Moon (친여) stance to the extent of requesting the Democratic Party of Korea, "If it helps your election, please prosecute me."
On the 31st, Kim wrote on his Facebook, "'A country that no one can shake' is a phrase from President Moon Jae-in's 2019 Liberation Day commemorative speech," adding, "The vision of the newly independent Republic of Korea, liberated from foreign invasion and domination, was precisely 'a country that no one can shake.' It summarized the ideal country we want to build, recalling the people who have responded calmly to any crisis."
Earlier, publisher Kim Youngsa released a collection of President Moon's major speeches titled A Country That No One Can Shake on the 29th. The book, carefully compiled by the Presidential Secretariat, covers key speeches from Moon's five-year tenure. The title, A Country That No One Can Shake, originates from President Moon's remarks during Japan's export restrictions in 2019.
Regarding this, Kim acknowledged, "Choosing the title A Country That No One Can Shake for the speech collection near the end of the term reflects the recognition of the achievement of ultimately overcoming Japan's unfair export restrictions," adding, "This is a brilliant accomplishment, and I acknowledge it."
A Collection of Speeches Featuring Major Addresses by President Moon Jae-in 'A Country No One Can Shake' / Photo by Internet Homepage Capture
However, he questioned, "Around Liberation Day 2019, when this commemorative speech was delivered, political prosecutors began investigating a figure named Cho Kuk. The regime was shaken to its roots by a coup d'?tat and was eventually lost. If this is not true, then refute it," and asked, "I assert that this title is very rude and harsh. A country that no one can shake? Are they deliberately denying that the coup forces shook it thoroughly?"
He warned, "If the regime is lost, the Moon Jae-in administration's policies will probably be completely negated," and added, "Look at how they called the head of the Corruption Investigation Office to resign. This is not even the beginning of the prelude. I guarantee they will not just shake but uproot everything. That is the only choice for the authors to secure legitimacy."
Kim previously sparked controversy on the 2nd during the presidential election campaign by making offensive remarks about Kim Geon-hee, the wife of then People Power Party presidential candidate and now President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol.
When criticism arose within the Democratic Party that "Kim's remarks beyond common sense also harm the party," Kim urged on Facebook, "If it helps Lee Jae-myung's election, (the Democratic Party) should prosecute me. I have no party affiliation anyway, and as a mere netizen who has never received an appointment letter, I don't mind being decisively cut off."
Meanwhile, Kim is not the only one who showed pro-Moon tendencies during the Moon administration but has recently criticized President Moon.
On the 21st, Kim Yong-ok (Doyol) criticized President Moon over the recent presidential election results in a lecture video posted on his YouTube channel 'DoyolTV.'
He said, "What on earth is this? We need to know for sure," and added, "Everyone who claims to be progressive must reflect. Who is the top person responsible? It's Moon Jae-in, Moon Jae-in!" showing an agitated reaction.
Kim Yong-ok said, "During Moon Jae-in's five-year rule in the Blue House, when did he ever properly take responsibility? Was there ever a time he could have solved the inter-Korean issues? He should have boldly risked everything," and strongly condemned, "We must pray that a president like Moon Jae-in is never born on this land again."
He continued, "When I say this, no one agrees," explaining, "Because President Moon is someone they must not criticize. Moon Jae-in's 'Moonppa politics' ruined the progressive forces," sharply criticizing.
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