▲ President Lee Jae-myung
President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that "reform must be the goal, not a means to show off distinctiveness, draw attention, or attack someone."
President Lee wrote on his social media today (October 4), "Reform is carried out for the people and the nation, not for someone's political achievements or cheers."
He added, "Reform must lead to tangible outcomes that contribute to improving people's livelihoods and national development, and the process must not be made so clamorous just to attract attention that it hinders results."
He then pledged, "I will unwaveringly push forward with pragmatic reform that truly improves the lives of the people."
His remarks are widely interpreted as targeting some figures within the ruling camp who have publicly voiced opposition to Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to head the Major Crime Investigation Agency, citing his past career as a prosecutor.
Regarding the controversy, President Lee also wrote on social media on October 1, "The goal of prosecution reform is not to take revenge on the prosecution or ruin it, is it?" adding, "Whether it is state affairs or prosecution reform, it must not be about settling personal emotions or grudges. Nor should it be for the interests of a specific individual or a specific group."
(Photo: Cheong Wa Dae Press Corps, Yonhap News)
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