The Return of Political Season, President Moon Emphasizes 'Thorough Neutrality' (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in emphasized 'thorough neutrality' to the Blue House and the government as the ruling and opposition parties' presidential race intensifies.

Park Kyung-mi, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated during a briefing at the Chuncheon Press Center on the morning of the 5th, "President Moon Jae-in instructed at this morning's staff meeting that although the political season has returned with the start of the primary race, the Blue House and the government must maintain strict political neutrality while focusing on current issues such as quarantine measures and economic recovery, as well as the livelihood of the people."

The view of the Blue House from Namsan, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The ruling party has begun its internal primary for the next presidential election and started recruiting an electorate from the general public. Each major candidate is forming a presidential campaign team, with more people joining these efforts. The opposition party is also heating up the presidential race, with major candidates consecutively announcing their bids.

President Moon emphasized thorough neutrality to ensure that both the Blue House and the government maintain their balance amid a political situation that could be swept up in the election whirlwind. This means being cautious to prevent unnecessary political noise such as controversies over supporting specific parties or candidates.

A Blue House official explained, "The background is that, with the primary race underway, the President said that everyone in the Blue House and government must maintain political neutrality."

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