YS, a Leader Who Laid the Foundation of Democracy, Remembered

"Not Stingy with Responsibility... Regretting the Yoon Government over the October 29 Disaster"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the 22nd, the Democratic Party of Korea commemorated the 7th anniversary of the passing of the late former President Kim Young-sam, describing him as "a leader who laid the foundation of democracy by dismantling the Hanahoe with the spirit of great integrity, implementing the real-name system for finance and real estate, and disclosing the assets of high-ranking public officials."

Senior Spokesperson Ahn Ho-young of the Democratic Party stated in a written briefing on the same day, "We honor the spirit of the late president who devoted his life to the democracy of the Republic of Korea."

He added, "The late president was never reluctant to take responsibility. He personally approached the people at the sites of the Seohae ferry sinking, Seongsu Bridge collapse, and Sampoong Department Store collapse accidents, and did not evade the responsibility of the president," and said, "The Yoon Seok-yeol administration, which tries to avoid responsibility in the face of the October 29 tragedy, is all the more regrettable."

He continued, "It is the president's duty to bow before the people and take responsibility for the government's failure to prevent the disaster," and criticized, "Ignoring the anguished cries of the bereaved families is not the essence of politics."

Senior Spokesperson Ahn expressed, "In commemorating former President Kim, we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the October 29 tragedy victims."

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