'Roh Moo-hyun’s Son-in-law' Kwak Sangun Targets Kim Eo-jun?
"I Have No Intention of Bowing to YouTube Powerbrokers"
"YouTube Wielding Political Power Is a Social Harm"
Democratic Party lawmaker Kwak Sangun greeting fellow lawmakers in the National Assembly plenary session hall. Photo by Kwak Sangun on Facebook
"I have no intention of bowing my head to YouTube powerbrokers in politics."
Kwak Sangun, a Democratic Party lawmaker and the son-in-law of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun, continues to make pointed remarks criticizing so-called "YouTube power" figures, including broadcaster Kim Eo-jun. He lamented, "Since my remarks, I have even been insulted as someone who 'suddenly appeared and talks nonsense,'" but added, "I am neither intimidated nor discouraged. I will continue to speak out."
Since September 7, when he began pointing out problems with certain YouTube activities from both progressive and conservative camps, stating that "YouTube power is wielding political power," Assemblyman Kwak has issued his fifth criticism as of September 17. He noted, "If YouTube power is influencing party decision-making and wielding political power, it has already become a social and political harm."
Democratic Party lawmaker Kwak Sangun greeting fellow lawmakers in the National Assembly plenary session hall. Photo by Kwak Sangun Facebook
He stated, "If YouTube political power uses the strength of its subscribers and view counts, or the influence it can exert through politicians it affects, to suppress those who criticize it, then YouTube power is attempting to 'deify' itself under the names of 'democracy,' 'progressivism,' or 'conservatism.' If this level of politics is being practiced in our country, then politics has already become a religion."
Kwak pointed out, "There are various ways in which YouTube power intervenes in politics and wields political influence. This is a constant occurrence, and YouTube power has made 'appearing on YouTube' itself be perceived as legislative activity." He emphasized, "If a politician does not appear on a YouTube broadcast, they are labeled as someone who 'does nothing' or as a 'strange politician.' On the other hand, those who do appear are packaged and promoted as 'effective politicians' or as having 'achievements.'"
Kwak continued, "After I pointed out the problems with YouTube power, those under the influence of these YouTube powerbrokers say, 'Kwak Sangun, what have you done? Someone who has done nothing suddenly appears and talks this nonsense.' Whether intoxicated by their own power, or fearful that their political influence might be diminished, they do not hesitate to make such personally insulting remarks to me." He concluded, "I have no intention of bowing my head to YouTube powerbrokers in politics. I will not be intimidated or discouraged by such insults. I will continue to speak out."
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