President Moon on Former President Park's Pardon: "We Must Overcome Pain and Move Forward to a New Era" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in delivered a message of national unity regarding the pardon of former President Park Geun-hye, saying, "We must overcome the pain and move forward to a new era."

On the morning of the 24th, President Moon stated about the pardon of former President Park, "Now is the time to boldly unite our strength toward the future rather than being stuck in the past and fighting each other."

President Moon explained the background of the pardon, saying, "Considering the numerous challenges we face, national unity and humble inclusion are more urgent than anything else," and "In the case of former President Park, we also took into account that her health has deteriorated significantly due to nearly five years of imprisonment."

He added, "I hope this pardon will become an opportunity to open a new era of integration and harmony beyond differences in opinion or support and opposition," and "I ask for the broad understanding and generosity of those who oppose the pardon."

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