Lee Nak-yeon: "YS Laid the Foundation of Democracy with Fiery Reforms"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] On the 22nd, Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, commemorated the 5th anniversary of the passing of the late former President Kim Young-sam, calling him “the person who laid the foundation of democracy.”

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Through Facebook on the same day, Leader Lee said, “He was the one who ended the military government and launched the civilian government with the belief-driven struggle that 'even if you twist a chicken's neck, dawn will come.'”

He emphasized, “Upon taking office as president, he carried out a series of fiery reforms such as the disbandment of Hanahoe, disclosure of high-ranking officials' assets, and implementation of the real-name financial system, laying the foundation of our democracy. He was a giant mountain like his pen name Geosan (巨山).”

He added, “His determination and drive, described as Daedomumun (大道無門), remain a lesson in the minds of many citizens, always providing great enlightenment. We will carry on that spirit to overcome the current national crisis and make the Republic of Korea a first-class country where everyone prospers together.”

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