South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed his commitment to carrying forward the values of late former President Roh Moo-hyun, focusing on fairness, inclusion, and respect for human dignity. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the 17th anniversary of Roh’s passing in the village of Bongha, Lee referred to himself as one of the many individuals inspired by Roh’s principles. He emphasized his dedication to continuing Roh’s vision for a society where success is achievable without privilege, hard work is justly rewarded, and people from all backgrounds are embraced equally.
Lee also highlighted his stance on North Korea, stating his intention to uphold the spirit of the October 4 Inter-Korean Declaration signed by Roh and the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. This declaration aimed to enhance inter-Korean relations and reduce military tensions. Lee affirmed his commitment to pursuing peaceful coexistence and mutual growth, acknowledging the weight of his presidential responsibilities and expressing determination to honor Roh’s legacy by realizing his unfulfilled dreams.
Roh Moo-hyun, a progressive leader who served as South Korea’s president from 2003 to 2008, tragically ended his life in 2009 amidst a corruption investigation involving his family and aides. Lee, who attended the same memorial event last year as a presidential candidate, reiterated his dedication to reforming the system to eliminate rule-breaking and privilege, despite potential resistance from existing structures.
