Jeong Se-kyun "Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye Pardons Require Public Consensus"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun presented 'national consensus' as a prerequisite for the pardon of former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye.

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On the 4th, during a parliamentary question session, Prime Minister Chung responded to independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo's inquiry about the need for pardoning the two former presidents for national unity by saying, "I actively agree with national unity," but added, "I think national consensus is now necessary regarding that issue (the pardon of former presidents)."

Prime Minister Chung stated, "Since pardons are the president's authority, the prime minister cannot dictate what to do," and added, "If you ask me, it would be difficult to carry out without prior national agreement. It seems that people's thoughts have changed a lot compared to the past."

Lawmaker Hong asked again, "Are you afraid after seeing Lee Nak-yeon, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, fall from power?" To this, Prime Minister Chung replied, "Connecting it like that is not like you, Lawmaker Hong." Then Lawmaker Hong retorted, "Answering like that is not like you, Prime Minister Chung."

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