Jeon Jae-soo, the newly elected mayor of Busan from the Democratic Party, and other elected officials from the party visited Chungnyeolsa Temple in Busan and the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. Jeon expressed regret over the loss of a seat in Busan and vowed to reflect on the party's shortcomings.
A portrait of late South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, painted by former U.S. President George W. Bush in 2019, is unveiled at a special exhibition in Gimhae, South Korea, commemorating Roh's life and legacy.
Justice Minister Chung Sung-ho pledged to complete prosecution reform, honoring the legacy of former President Roh Moo-hyun on the 17th anniversary of his death. Chung stated that ending the era of unchecked prosecutorial power and transforming the prosecution into one that serves citizens' rights and democracy is a continuation of Roh's will.
President Lee Jae-myung attended the memorial for former President Roh Moo-hyun, marking his first attendance at such an event since taking office. He met with former President Moon Jae-in, who praised the government's economic recovery efforts, while Moon mentioned missing out on the 'National Growth Fund' due to its quick sell-out.
On the 17th anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun's death, Jeonbuk governor candidates pledged to inherit his spirit of balanced development and a just society. Lee Won-taek emphasized continuity with the Lee Jae-myung administration, while Kim Kwan-young criticized current political trends and vowed to uphold Roh's integrity.
President Lee Jae Myung vowed to uphold the legacy of late former President Roh Moo-hyun by building a nation founded on fairness and inclusion. Speaking at Roh's 17th anniversary memorial, Lee pledged to root out privilege and pursue inter-Korean peace.
President Lee Jae Myung vowed to uphold the legacy of late former President Roh Moo-hyun, emphasizing fairness, inclusion, and human dignity. Speaking at Roh's memorial, Lee pledged to realize Roh's vision for a society rewarding hard work and promoting balanced development, and to continue efforts for peaceful inter-Korean relations based on the Oct. 4 Declaration.
The Incheon Roh Moo-hyun Presidential Memorial Committee will hold memorial events from May 22-24 for the 17th anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun's death. Events include rice cake sharing, a memorial ceremony, and a film screening.
