President Moon Weighs Pardon for Former President Park Geun-hye
Possibility of Former President Park's Pardon Announcement on the 24th... Former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook Also Likely to Be Included in the Pardon
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] It has been reported that President Moon Jae-in will pardon former President Park Geun-hye on the 24th.
According to the ruling party, former President Park is said to be included in the special pardon list. Former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook is also reported to be included in this pardon.
The Blue House had maintained the position of "no consideration has been given" regarding the pardon issue until recently, but there is an analysis that President Moon Jae-in made a decision considering former President Park's health issues.
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Earlier, at a New Year's press conference on January 18, President Moon said, "Personally, I feel regretful about former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook and the two former presidents," adding, "So far, I have not considered pardoning politicians. It is difficult to say in advance how things will unfold in the future."
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