청 'Taejong Theory·Sejong Theory' as Political Hints for the Next Presidential Election

Former Gangwon Governor Lee Kwang-jae on Roh Moo-hyun Foundation YouTube "When the Era of Sejong Comes"... Blue House Spokesperson "The Remaining 2 Years Remind Us of Sejong" "No Position from President Moon on Next Presidential Election"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] "(If President Moon Jae-in showed the image of King Taejong for three years, my hope as an aide is that the remaining two years will evoke the image of King Sejong.)"

This was revealed by Kang Min-seok, the Blue House spokesperson, in an interview with Yonhap News TV on the 11th. Former Gangwon Province Governor Lee Kwang-jae (21st general election winner) sparked the 'Taejong theory · Sejong theory,' and the Blue House spokesperson issued a statement.

The reason why this content, which will appear in history books, is attracting attention from the political circles is because it is intertwined with political messages surrounding the next presidential election. Former Governor Lee's remarks began in a special YouTube video posted by the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation. On the 23rd, marking the 11th anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun, Yoo Si-min, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation, Kim Kyung-soo, governor of Gyeongnam Province, and former Governor Lee gathered in one place to exchange political discussions.

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It is noteworthy that in the conversation among figures symbolizing the 'Pro-Roh (Pro-Roh Moo-hyun)' faction, there was mention related to the next presidential election. Chairman Yoo shared a story where former President Roh asked him, "Yoo Si-min, will the Roh Moo-hyun era come?"

When Chairman Yoo replied, "It inevitably will," Roh said, "If such an era comes, I think I will no longer be here." This means that if the world President Roh dreamed of is realized, he might no longer be among the living.

Former Governor Lee argued, "President Roh and President Moon are, in a way, like King Taejong. If King Taejong was about dismantling the existing order and creating new tasks, now is the time for King Sejong's era to come."

Kwang-jae Lee, Chief Election Commissioner of the Democratic Party in Gangwon Province / Wonju = Photo by Dong-joo Yoon doso7@

King Taejong (Yi Bang-won), the third king of Joseon, was the son of King Taejo (Yi Seong-gye) but ascended the throne after overcoming political turmoil himself and opened the era of centralization. King Sejong (Chungnyeong Daegun), Taejong's third son, ascended the throne in place of his older brother, the Crown Prince (Yangnyeong Daegun), and grew into a representative sage king of Joseon.

The next presidential election is less than one year and ten months away. Politicians from the 'Pro-Moon (Pro-Moon Jae-in)' faction, who inherited the stream of the Pro-Roh faction, are somewhat distanced from the broad ruling party's presidential race. Former Governor Lee's remarks can be interpreted as meaning there is no need to insist solely on the 'eldest son' of the Pro-Moon faction regarding the next presidential election.

For the Blue House, where the fourth year of the term has just begun, the very mention of the next presidential election is a political burden. Kang, the spokesperson, saying that "(President Moon) will evoke the image of King Sejong" contains the intention to defuse controversy.

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However, regardless of the 'Blue House's time,' the 'time of the next presidential election' led by Yeouido politics will inevitably proceed. Interest in the next presidential race naturally grows over time.

When asked about President Moon's thoughts on the next presidential election, Spokesperson Kang said, "I have never asked the President, but I can guess what his answer might be. Probably, having no position is his position."

In the presidential race, the incumbent president's 'intention of non-involvement' is also a political message. The fact that the incumbent president does not support a specific candidate in the next presidential election alone can affect the advantages and disadvantages of competing candidates. This is why ruling party presidential candidates cannot ignore the so-called Taejong theory and Sejong theory.

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