Song Young-gil: "I will play a supporting role to prevent the vicious cycle of political revenge against former presidents"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Former Democratic Party of Korea leader Song Young-gil promised on the 27th to become a 'pillar' to prevent becoming a target of political revenge cycles against President Moon Jae-in.
On the same day, Song introduced via social networking service (SNS), "I am doing a templestay at Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. Yesterday, I looked from afar at the construction site of the house where President Moon Jae-in will live after his retirement starting May 10."
The SNS post included a photo of the residence where President Moon will stay after his retirement.
He said, "In an era where former presidents spend a comfortable old age in their hometowns and serve the local community, I will become one of the pillars that prevent the vicious cycle of political revenge."
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After taking responsibility for the presidential election defeat and stepping down as party leader, Song, who has been staying in the provinces, is reportedly receiving requests from both inside and outside the party to run as the Seoul mayoral candidate in the June 1 local elections.
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