Kang Yoo-jung, Chief Spokesperson of the Blue House, emphasized on June 30 that insults directed at both former and current presidents are unacceptable.
During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Choi Wook's Maebul Show,' Kang stated, "The person who has been deeply hurt by such derogatory terms is President Lee Jae-myung."
She noted, "Former President Roh Moo-hyun, who often maintained a humble demeanor, had a very generous attitude, saying, 'You can insult me.' However, sometimes younger individuals use derogatory terms without understanding their meaning," adding that this reflects a missed opportunity for better communication.
Kang also addressed the exchange of insults between supporters of the pro-Moon and pro-Lee factions, saying, "I want to stress that words that can be harmful should not be used against anyone, regardless of their current or former status."
President Lee Jae-myung and former President Moon Jae-in are scheduled to have lunch at the Blue House on July 1. Kang expressed optimism about the meeting, stating, "While there are various wounds and conflicts in the world, there are also magical moments when symbolic issues can be resolved. I believe there will be many expectations surrounding this meeting."
She added, "The two will discuss the path that the democratic camp should take, as well as share their experiences and reflections on the direction our country should head, which I believe will be beneficial for the people of South Korea."
During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Choi Wook's Maebul Show,' Kang stated, "The person who has been deeply hurt by such derogatory terms is President Lee Jae-myung."
She noted, "Former President Roh Moo-hyun, who often maintained a humble demeanor, had a very generous attitude, saying, 'You can insult me.' However, sometimes younger individuals use derogatory terms without understanding their meaning," adding that this reflects a missed opportunity for better communication.
Kang also addressed the exchange of insults between supporters of the pro-Moon and pro-Lee factions, saying, "I want to stress that words that can be harmful should not be used against anyone, regardless of their current or former status."
President Lee Jae-myung and former President Moon Jae-in are scheduled to have lunch at the Blue House on July 1. Kang expressed optimism about the meeting, stating, "While there are various wounds and conflicts in the world, there are also magical moments when symbolic issues can be resolved. I believe there will be many expectations surrounding this meeting."
She added, "The two will discuss the path that the democratic camp should take, as well as share their experiences and reflections on the direction our country should head, which I believe will be beneficial for the people of South Korea."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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