Jung Cheong-rae Visits Roh Moo-hyun's Hometown, Citing 'Spirit of Politics'

Jung Cheong-rae, a contender for the leadership of the Democratic Party, has made visits to the memorial sites of former presidents Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun, reinforcing his political legitimacy. On July 5, Jung posted photos on Facebook from his visit to Bongha Village in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, the hometown of the late Roh Moo-hyun, under the title 'Noh-Jang, I miss you dearly.'

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A country where beans are beans in Gwangju and beans in Daegu; a world where people live without privilege and unfairness; a Northeast Asian logistics hub; peace on the Korean Peninsula; a just nation where justice flows like a river; a righteous country where one does not have to bow to injustice; the organized power of awakened citizens. Coming to Bongha today, I think of Roh Moo-hyun's dream.

Jung reflected on Roh's vision for Korea, writing, 'A country where beans are beans in Gwangju and beans in Daegu; a world where people live without privilege and unfairness; a Northeast Asian logistics hub; peace on the Korean Peninsula; a just nation where justice flows like a river; a righteous country where one does not have to bow to injustice; the organized power of awakened citizens. Coming to Bongha today, I think of Roh Moo-hyun's dream.' He added, 'I only realized it was spring after the flowers had fallen,' noting that Roh's 'sense of historical mission' has recently resonated deeply with him.

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I only realized it was spring after the flowers had fallen. Roh Moo-hyun's sense of historical mission has recently resonated deeply with me.

Identifying himself as a member of 'Nosamo,' a term for Roh Moo-hyun's supporters, Jung stated, 'Whether you joined Nosamo or not, we are people who love Roh Moo-hyun. We learned horizontal leadership in Nosamo and advocated for the dismantling of authoritarianism, the eradication of regional animosity, and national integration.' His pilgrimage to these significant political landmarks signals his intention to align himself with the legacy of these prominent figures as he vies for party leadership.

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Whether you joined Nosamo or not, we are people who love Roh Moo-hyun. We learned horizontal leadership in Nosamo and advocated for the dismantling of authoritarianism, the eradication of regional animosity, and national integration.