President Moon's 'People's Respect' Remark: Why?..."Successfully Conducted Elections Amid COVID-19 Crisis" (Comprehensive)

President Moon's 4·15 General Election Message, "Record Voter Turnout Like a Miracle"... "This Election Once Again Amazed the World"

[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Son Seon-hee] The Blue House explained that President Moon Jae-in's message of 'respect for the people' was not about the results of the April 15 general election, but rather an evaluation of successfully concluding the election amid the difficulties of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

A senior Blue House official told reporters on the 16th, "The part where the President said he was proud of and respected the people was not about the election results, but an expression of respect for the people who successfully carried out the important event of the election amid the COVID-19 crisis."

On the same day, President Moon evaluated in his April 15 general election message, "The people participated in the election and voting in an orderly manner while adhering to social distancing and quarantine rules, and even including those in self-quarantine, recorded a miraculous voter turnout."

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President Moon said, "Before the joy of the great people's choice, I feel the heavy responsibility with my whole body," and added, "This general 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 COVID-19 pandemic."

President Moon said, "You showed the true public sentiment that had been overshadowed by loud voices." Regarding this, a senior Blue House official said, "It was not a remark made with one loud voice in mind, but seems to be a matter of interpretation," and added, "Looking at the election process, interpretation is possible. There were loud voices that covered the election, including abusive language."

President Moon said, "I think what the people showed through the election was earnestness. That earnestness gave strength to the government, which is doing its utmost to overcome the national crisis," and pledged, "The government will bear a heavy sense of 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."

Meanwhile, President Moon is expected to deliver a direct message regarding the direction of state administration after the April 15 general election.

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