Prime Minister Jeong: "I will be a 'Prime Minister of Unity' striving for national integration"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is visiting Wonhaeng, the Chief Executive of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, at Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] On the 17th, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun took time to meet and have conversations with religious leaders from Buddhism, Christianity, and other faiths.

Prime Minister Chung first visited Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul, to meet with Ven. Wonhaeng, the Chief Abbot of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. He then visited the Korea Christian Building to meet with Pastor Kim Tae-young, Pastor Ryu Jeong-ho, and Pastor Moon Soo-seok, who are leaders of the Korea Christian Federation, followed by a meeting with Pastor Lee Hong-jung, the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK).

On the 14th, through his inaugural speech as Prime Minister, Chung expressed his commitment to achieving social integration through sincere communication and cooperation. As part of this effort, he sought advice from religious leaders on national unity during these meetings.

At the meeting with Ven. Wonhaeng, Prime Minister Chung said, "I will diligently tackle the great challenges ahead with the spirit of 'Ugongi-san' (the foolish old man who moved mountains), handling each task sincerely to benefit the people. In particular, I will focus on revitalizing the economy and do my best."

He added, "We must unite the hearts of the people to achieve integration. Just as religious leaders have contributed in the past by comforting the people's hearts and fostering harmony and reconciliation, I hope you will continue to support us well in the future."

During his meeting with Pastor Kim Tae-young, Pastor Ryu Jeong-ho, and Pastor Moon Soo-seok of the Korea Christian Federation, Prime Minister Chung pledged, "I will do my utmost to become a 'Prime Minister of Integration' for the unity of the people."

He emphasized, "While efforts must be made at the political and government levels for social integration, the religious community must also contribute significantly. I will strive to ensure that social integration is achieved so that the hearts of the people may find peace."

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