Pres. Moon says it's hard to find compromise without the truth on "deep-rooted evils"
- 5 years ago
문대통령 "국정•사법농단은 타협 어려워…협치 노력할 것"
President Moon Jae-in says it's difficult to make compromises on the investigations on the nation's deep-rooted corruptions.
He also expressed concerns over the deepening divide between conservatives and liberals, lawmakers and citizens alike.
Park Hee-jun has our top story.
President Moon Jae-in says that there can be compromise only once the truth is revealed about the "deep-rooted evils" in society,... and when there is a consensus for building a new nation.
The president addressed the issue of the ongoing drive to eradicate corruption... during a working lunch with a dozen "elders" whose advice he sought on a range of state affairs.
Attendees included a former prime minister, ex-ministers, judicial officers and professors.
During the discussions, the president said that although some feel the government should stop investigating such cases and work toward unity,... the matter is beyond his control.
"The president says that the government should not and cannot take control of ongoing investigations. If these allegations of corruption in state affairs are true, they would be serious violations of the Constitution, which is why it's difficult to find a compromise."
According to the spokesperson,... the president said the greatest difficulty is the worsening conflict among politicians and among the people themselves.
He said that he will work harder to try to bring them together despite their differences.
At the event, a former head of the National Intelligence Service, Yi Chong-chan, raised the need for a new approach with Japan, especially with the enthronement of a new emperor.
President Moon agreed to that.
He said such relations are crucial for the country's national security and for economic development,... but pointed out that the unfortunate history between the two sides is complicating the situation.
And he expressed regret over how the Japanese government has amplified bilateral issues for political reasons.
Park Hee-jun, Arirang News.
President Moon Jae-in says it's difficult to make compromises on the investigations on the nation's deep-rooted corruptions.
He also expressed concerns over the deepening divide between conservatives and liberals, lawmakers and citizens alike.
Park Hee-jun has our top story.
President Moon Jae-in says that there can be compromise only once the truth is revealed about the "deep-rooted evils" in society,... and when there is a consensus for building a new nation.
The president addressed the issue of the ongoing drive to eradicate corruption... during a working lunch with a dozen "elders" whose advice he sought on a range of state affairs.
Attendees included a former prime minister, ex-ministers, judicial officers and professors.
During the discussions, the president said that although some feel the government should stop investigating such cases and work toward unity,... the matter is beyond his control.
"The president says that the government should not and cannot take control of ongoing investigations. If these allegations of corruption in state affairs are true, they would be serious violations of the Constitution, which is why it's difficult to find a compromise."
According to the spokesperson,... the president said the greatest difficulty is the worsening conflict among politicians and among the people themselves.
He said that he will work harder to try to bring them together despite their differences.
At the event, a former head of the National Intelligence Service, Yi Chong-chan, raised the need for a new approach with Japan, especially with the enthronement of a new emperor.
President Moon agreed to that.
He said such relations are crucial for the country's national security and for economic development,... but pointed out that the unfortunate history between the two sides is complicating the situation.
And he expressed regret over how the Japanese government has amplified bilateral issues for political reasons.
Park Hee-jun, Arirang News.