Father Kim Byung-sang's Passing: President Moon Calls Him "A Pioneer of the Democratization Movement"

President Moon's SNS Message on the Passing of Monsignor Kim Byung-sang... "A Priest Always Warm in Pastoral Work"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in, on the 25th, regarding the passing of Monsignor Kim Byeong-sang, said through an SNS message, "Another elder has left our side. The priest was always a warm-hearted clergyman in pastoral activities and was the godfather of the democratization movement who guided us throughout the long journey of democratization since the Yushin era."

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President Moon said, "Many who worked hard for democratization and sometimes made sacrifices drew strength from the priest," adding, "When I was in the National Assembly, the priest came to the Assembly and presided over the 'Mass for Democracy and Peace on the Korean Peninsula,' and when I moved into the Blue House, he came to hold a small mass and blessing."

President Moon said, "I believe he is now with us in heaven. He suffered from illness for a long time, and I pray for his eternal rest."

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