Prime Minister Jeong Expresses Views on Constitutional Amendment Discussions... "Time to Start Properly Implementing the Spirit of the Constitution"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun expressed the opinion on the 17th, the 72nd Constitution Day, that the National Assembly should begin discussions on constitutional amendment.

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung stated through social networking service (SNS) Facebook, "It is time to start the work of properly implementing the spirit of the constitution in all areas such as economy, society, culture, labor, and environment, in line with the changed trends of the times, and to mature the democracy achieved through candlelight protests to the next level."

Recalling the 2016 'Candlelight Cultural Festival,' Prime Minister Chung mentioned, "At this time when we need to prepare for a new future due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), I hope the constitution, which has deeply settled in the hearts of our people over the past four years, will be brought out again."

Additionally, regarding the belated opening of the National Assembly, he said, "Although it is the latest opening since the 1987 constitutional amendment, I am truly grateful that the National Assembly is opening even now," and added, "Since it started late, I hope it will bear more fruit. Furthermore, I hope the 21st National Assembly will become the best 'cooperative assembly' in history."

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