Lee Eon-ju "President Moon, why do you ask to be forgotten after your term?"

President Moon: "I Want to Be Forgotten After Leaving Office"

On the morning of the 14th, Lee Eon-ju, the preparatory committee chairperson for the founding of the Jinjin Party, held an emergency press conference at the National Assembly's Press Hall regarding conservative unification, stating, "I hope that the discussions of the Innovation Integration Promotion Committee, which are both the subject of innovation and those who claim to pursue innovation, will result in the birth of a new party that does not enjoy vested interests." Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Lee Eonju, the preparatory committee chairman of the Party for Progress for the Future, criticized President Moon Jae-in's statement at the New Year's press conference where he said, "I want to return as a forgotten person after my term ends," asking, "Who and why does he want to be forgotten?"

On the 15th, Lee posted on her Facebook, "Usually, the humble hope of presidents worldwide is to be remembered for a long time after their term or to return as an ordinary citizen and be with the people for a long time. What kind of statement is this? How can the people forget?" she said.

She added, "If he does not correct things during the remaining term, the people will remember him. As a president who ruined the economy, an incompetent and irresponsible president."

Photo by Lee Eon-ju Facebook capture

At the New Year's press conference held on the 14th, President Moon was asked how he wanted to be remembered after his presidential term ended. He replied, "I do not think about the post-presidency," and said, "I want it to end with being president."

He continued, "I do not want to engage in any former president commemorative projects or be involved in current politics after my presidency," emphasizing, "I want to return as a forgotten person after doing my best and finishing."

Regarding his plans after retirement, President Moon said, "Honestly, I haven't thought much about specific plans," and added, "There probably won't be any unfavorable images after my presidency ends."

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