President Moon, Minister Choo Mi-ae, and Cabinet Members Pay Tribute at National Cemetery... Minister Choo's Appointment Ceremony at 2:30 PM

President Moon Jae-in is paying respects and offering incense at the Memorial Tower at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd, along with Cabinet members and Blue House aides.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] President Moon Jae-in paid tribute at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery on the morning of the 2nd, accompanied by Cabinet members and key aides from the Blue House. Newly appointed Minister of Justice Chu Mi-ae also attended.

President Moon visited the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery in Dongjak-dong, Seoul, around 8 a.m. that day. It was his first official schedule of the new year. After laying flowers and incense at the Memorial Tower, President Moon observed a moment of silence to honor the spirits of the patriotic martyrs and national heroes. He then wrote in the guestbook, "We will start the first step of the new 100 years with 'certain change.'"

The memorial visit was attended by Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon and other Cabinet members, as well as Blue House aides including Chief Presidential Secretary Noh Young-min.

Additionally, Minister Chu, who officially began her term, was present. President Moon approved her appointment around 7 a.m. that day. Furthermore, an appointment ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Blue House at 2:30 p.m.

President Moon Jae-in visited the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd, paid respects at the Memorial Tower with Cabinet members and Blue House aides, and then exited. [Image source=Yonhap News]

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