President Moon: "PCC, Though Late, Glad to Keep the Promise" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in stated that although it was delayed, he is relieved to have kept the promise made to the people regarding the National Assembly's passage of the 'High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC) related law.

Kang Min-seok, the Blue House spokesperson, conveyed President Moon's position during a briefing at the Chuncheon Press Center on the 10th, saying, "The amendment to the PCC law has passed the plenary session of the National Assembly. President Moon expressed that he was saddened by the indefinite delay in the PCC's launch, but is relieved that it will now be established through the amendment."

President Moon evaluated, "The establishment of the PCC is a long-standing wish and a promise to the people to monitor power-related corruption involving the president and those closely related, and to ensure checks and balances among power institutions."

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President Moon pointed out that considering the functions of the PCC, the opposition party should be proactive while the ruling party should be passive, but the discussion has strangely proceeded otherwise.

President Moon said, "Although delayed, I am deeply moved to now keep the promise regarding the PCC's launch," adding, "I hope the recommendation and appointment of the PCC chief will proceed swiftly so that the PCC can be launched at the beginning of the new year 2021."

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