Lee Jae-myung on Lee Myung-bak's Pardon Proposal: "Mass Pardon May Hinder Unity"

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, attended the event "Welfare State Practice Solidarity Meeting - Meeting Youth and Social Workers" held at the Korea Association of Social Workers in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 28th, and gave a greeting. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 28th regarding the pardon theory of former President Lee Myung-bak raised by some, "A general amnesty based on the idea that 'what is good is good' might rather hinder integration."

At a discussion hosted by the Korea Regional Journalists Club held at the CCMM Building in Yeouido that afternoon, Lee said, "True integration is about clearly distinguishing interests, taking responsibility, and sharing roles," adding, "If we adhere to the principle of employing better policies and better people, integration will be achieved."

Regarding the pardon of former President Lee, he said, "We must simultaneously consider whether it helps national integration, whether sufficient retribution has been made, and whether the goals of criminal punishment?general or special prevention?have been achieved," and responded, "If it is necessary for integration, shouldn't only the necessary parts be pardoned?"

He continued, "Until becoming president, one fights representing a specific camp, but after being elected, one must take responsibility for all citizens. One must play the most integrative role," emphasizing, "I want to try integrative politics that does not distinguish between friend and foe as much as possible, and a pragmatic cabinet."

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