Song Young-gil: "Roh Moo-hyun, a Person Who Showed Determination for the People Even If Misunderstood"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 23rd that the late former President Roh Moo-hyun was "a person who, even if temporarily misunderstood, was more faithful to principles than anyone else for the people and showed determination for the future."

After attending the 12th anniversary memorial service for former President Roh held in Bongha Village, Gimhae, Gyeongnam, Song wrote on Facebook, "I think of President Roh standing against the old leftist paradigm," expressing this view.

In his post, he mentioned that former President Roh visited Daewoo Motors, which was under court receivership in 2001, and said, "If the company is on the verge of bankruptcy, some unavoidable layoffs must be accepted." He also referred to Roh's absence from the candlelight vigil at City Hall during the 2002 Hyo-sun and Mi-sun incident, stating, "There are separate roles for civic groups and politicians," and mentioned his efforts to promote the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the expansion of stock investment ratios by pension funds.

He then quoted former President Roh's 2007 media interview where Roh said, "Due to a lack of insight, I cling to outdated ideologies from 30 years ago and make claims that do not fit reality," and added, "I believe President Roh was an insightful leader who understood the changing world and South Korea's position and designed where we should go." He also wrote, "I reflect on the shame of not protecting President Roh and sometimes riding on criticism."

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