As controversy continues over comments made by the cast of the progressive YouTube channel "Maebul Show," Sejong University Professor Park Yoo-ha has sharply criticized Professor Jeong Jun-hee's remarks.
On June 9, Park expressed on her social media that the issue lies not just in the terms "club" or "power" but in the perception that young people lack a framework of thought, philosophy, and values. She strongly condemned the elitist mindset prevalent in some progressive circles.
Park stated, "It is problematic to discuss philosophy with those in their 20s who are still learning, but it is even more concerning to hold a sense of superiority based on that. This is rooted in shallow knowledge."
She also referenced former Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook's comments on "Stockholm syndrome." Park argued, "They believe they understand situations by borrowing plausible concepts to explain things they cannot comprehend, attributing the lack of understanding to the other party's ignorance, thus remaining trapped within their own confines."
She continued, "The problem lies in their unfounded sense of superiority, which has long gone unchallenged and has ultimately transformed into a sense of justice that persists to this day."
Park noted that the belief in needing to lead the public has allowed various conspiracy theories to flourish and has enabled them to avoid proper apologies amid repeated controversies. She criticized that their notion of 'the people' stems from an elitist perspective that does not view the public as equals.
Particularly, Park highlighted the term 'ebebe' mentioned during the broadcast, stating, "Hearing the voices of young men as mere babbling before language is a dangerous sign. Violence always emerges when respect for others as fellow humans is lost."
In response to her post, one netizen remarked, "Basically, left-leaning individuals perceive the public as an ignorant group they must lead."
The user added, "They deeply believe their thoughts are unconditionally correct and that they must guide the public's misguided beliefs toward their own correct convictions, leaving no room for self-reflection. Problems arise when they try to fit the changing times into their outdated ideologies and behaviors from decades ago."
Other netizens also reacted, saying, "This is a more fundamental critique than the club comments," "That sense of superiority has always been a point of contention," and "This is a matter of respect for citizens, not just political views."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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