President Lee Jae-myung has distributed a biography of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun to all members of the ruling party ahead of the Chuseok holiday. This move is seen as an effort to resolve recent internal conflicts within the party and promote unity among the ruling coalition.
According to political sources on the 22nd, officials from the presidential office delivered the biography, compiled by former Roh Moo-hyun Foundation chairman Yoon Tae-young, to the offices of Democratic Party lawmakers. No official message accompanied the delivery.
The book is based on testimonies from Roh during his lifetime, as well as records and transcripts from his aides, compiled by Yoon, who previously served as the spokesperson for Roh's administration. This action is interpreted as part of an effort to emphasize a spirit of teamwork within the ruling party as the Chuseok holiday approaches.
During a press conference on the 18th, President Lee stated, "We, who aspire for democracy and reform, are all supporters of Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, and Moon Jae-in, and comrades of Lee Jae-myung," highlighting the importance of unity beyond factional lines.
Additionally, on the 21st, before embarking on a trip abroad, he held a series of calls with key figures in the ruling party, including former President Moon Jae-in and former Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, to strengthen party-government ties.
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