On the 12th Anniversary of Late Roh Moo-hyun, Yang Jeong-cheol Visits Bongha "Reflecting Anew on the Political Meaning of Unity"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Yang Jeong-cheol, former head of the Democratic Research Institute, visited Bongha Village in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, on the 23rd, marking the 12th anniversary of the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun.

At the grave site of former President Roh, Yang told a Yonhap News reporter, "It makes me reflect anew on the meaning of the 'politics of integration' that President Roh devoted his life to," adding, "I hope many people will seek where Korean politics should head based on his will." He also said, "The pain of having to see him off without even a farewell while serving him in Bongha still does not easily fade even after 12 years." This visit to Bongha Village was Yang's first official event since his hiatus following the overwhelming victory in the April 15 general election last year.

Yang, known as one of 'Roh Moo-hyun's people,' served as the Blue House Public Relations Planning Secretary during the Roh Moo-hyun administration. After the presidential election victory, he left the country to avoid burdening President Moon and stayed abroad for some time. It is reported that Yang met and conversed with presidential candidates including former party leader Lee Nak-yeon and former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun at the memorial ceremony that day.

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