Ahn Cheol-soo Emphasizes 'One Team' in Transition Committee: "If the Vanguard Takes the Wrong Path, the Main Unit Is at Risk"

Ahn Cheol-soo, the chairman of the transition committee, is delivering opening remarks at the 2nd plenary meeting of the 20th Presidential Transition Committee held on the 21st at the transition office in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Kim Hyemin and Geum Boryeong] Ahn Cheol-soo, Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee, emphasized on the 21st that "not only each division but the entire transition committee needs to have the mindset of being a 'one team'."

Chairman Ahn held a full meeting at the transition committee office in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, in the morning and said, "The transition committee is the vanguard of the new government."

He added, "If the vanguard overlooks danger or takes the wrong path, the main force becomes endangered," and "Before the government is launched, the transition committee must accurately grasp the flow of the times and the overall state affairs, and draw the blueprint for the new government to move forward in each field."

However, he stressed that they should not be so absorbed in their respective division tasks that they lose a comprehensive perspective. Chairman Ahn said, "Those gathered here are experts with the highest professionalism in each field, but having the best does not guarantee the best results," and "Please think together not only about your assigned field but also about what is the optimal solution for the entire future of the Republic of Korea and the success of the new government."

He also said that current issues should not be neglected. Chairman Ahn stated, "The eyes and ears of all citizens are on the president-elect and the transition committee, and if any problems arise, they will expect solutions," and "Even if the current government handles one-time or short-term issues, for matters whose repercussions may extend beyond the launch of the new government, the transition committee needs to respond to some extent."

He said, "It is also the responsibility of each division member to quickly decide what to request cooperation from the current government and what the transition committee should handle," and emphasized, "While preparing for the launch of the new government, please also pay attention to emerging issues and discuss necessary solutions."

He further asked to handle individual matters keeping in mind five values: ▲ restoration of fairness, rule of law, and democracy ▲ building the foundation for future growth engines and jobs ▲ balanced regional development ▲ sustainability of the Republic of Korea ▲ national unity. He said, "These are very obvious but easily overlooked, and parts where comprehensive policies are difficult to come out or may conflict," and added, "The difficult tasks are our responsibility, and the glory should be returned to the people, so please do your best with this attitude."

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