Kim Du-kwan: "President's Private Residence Basely Clung to... It's Embarrassing"

Kim Du-gwan, member of the Democratic Party of Korea./Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] On the 13th, Kim Du-gwan, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said regarding the opposition party's offensive surrounding President Moon Jae-in's private residence in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, "It is embarrassing to see a country that clings so meanly to the issue of the president's residence after his retirement."

Kim said this through his SNS (social networking service) on the same day, adding, "Even if you criticize, please do so with consideration for the nation's dignity."

He explained, "The security for a retired president is a legal act to protect state secrets as well as to defend against hostile countries or hostile forces," and "Because of this, although the president bears the cost of purchasing and constructing the residence with personal assets, conditions arise that make it difficult to even exercise property rights."

He continued, "President Moon is handling the issue of his residence after retirement in accordance with such principles."

He also emphasized, "President Moon is setting an example by returning to his hometown after retirement, following the late President Roh Moo-hyun," and "If a retired president insists on staying in Seoul, the slogan of national balanced development becomes meaningless."

He added, "Just this alone makes those who think about balanced development and local autonomy cheer, but only the People Power Party and conservative media continue to engage in spiteful and petty nitpicking," and "I urge that even when criticizing, please consider the nation's dignity."

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