Jeong Sye-gyun Inaugurated as Chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation "Committed to Uniting the Will of Former President Roh"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun was inaugurated as the 6th Chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation on the 18th. Chairman Chung stated, "(Former President Roh) approached the people with a humble attitude and modest power, and that utmost sincerity and life remain as the unchanging value of democracy," adding, "I will do my best to gather the will of former President Roh and the power of the citizens going forward."

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On the same day, at the inauguration ceremony held at Daraeheon in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Chairman Chung said, "I think it is time for us to make more efforts for integration and the development of democracy."

In a Q&A session with reporters afterward, regarding the failure to launch the 4th democratic government, he said, "It was a government created by candlelight citizens, so I feel sorry that it ended after five years," and added, "I think former President Roh Moo-hyun would also feel disappointed, so I believe reflection and introspection are necessary."

He continued, "While I believe reflection and introspection are truly necessary, if you ask the people now what the most important task to take care of and move forward is, they say integration," he added.

He then said, "I think it is time for us to make more efforts for integration and the development of democracy."

When asked about his stance on President-elect Yoon Seok-youl’s plan to relocate the Blue House office, he responded rhetorically, "Am I still a politician?" and said, "I don’t think this is an appropriate place for political remarks. Of course, I have things to say about it, but I think it’s better to refrain," asking for understanding.

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