President Moon: "I Fully Feel the Heavy Responsibility of the Great People's Choice" (Update)

President's Message on the April 15 General Election Results... "What the People Showed Through the Election Was Sincerity"

[Asia Economy Reporters Jeongmin Ryu and Sunhee Son] President Moon Jae-in stated on the 16th regarding the results of the April 15 general election, "Before feeling joy at the great choice of the people, I feel the heavy responsibility with my whole body."

President Moon evaluated, "This election once again amazed the world. Thanks to the active cooperation and participation of the people, we were the only major country able to hold a nationwide election amid the global pandemic of COVID-19."

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President Moon said, "The people participated in the election and voting in an orderly manner while adhering to social distancing and quarantine guidelines, and even including those in self-quarantine, they achieved a miraculous voter turnout," adding, "Thus, they showed the true public sentiment that had been overshadowed by loud voices."

President Moon said, "I believe what the people showed through the election was earnestness. That earnestness empowered the government, which is doing its utmost to overcome the national crisis," and pledged, "The government will bear this heavy responsibility."

President Moon said, "We will never be complacent and will listen more humbly to the voices of the people. Although we must face an unprecedented national crisis, we will trust the people and move forward boldly," adding, "Thank you for giving strength to the government's crisis overcoming efforts. Dear citizens, I am proud of you. I respect you."

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