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Presidential aide: Lee Jae-myung shares many similarities with Roh Moo-hyun, will achieve balanced development
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Presidential aide: Lee Jae-myung shares many similarities with Roh Moo-hyun, will achieve balanced development

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A South Korean presidential aide stated that President Lee Jae-myung shares many similarities with former President Roh Moo-hyun.
  • The aide believes Lee will achieve balanced national development, a goal Roh pursued.
  • The article mentions the aide's extensive experience in the presidential office across different administrations.

A top aide to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has drawn parallels between the current president and the late former President Roh Moo-hyun, suggesting Lee is poised to achieve key policy goals that eluded his predecessor. Kwon Hyuk-ki, the presidential protocol secretary, stated that Lee exhibits numerous similarities with Roh.

There are so many things President Lee has in common with President Roh.

— Kwon Hyuk-kiDrawing parallels between President Lee Jae-myung and former President Roh Moo-hyun.

"There are so many things President Lee has in common with President Roh," Kwon said during an appearance on the presidential office's official YouTube channel, 'Lee Jae-myung TV.' He added, "I often feel, moment by moment, looking at President Lee, 'Ah, that's a look of former President Roh.'"

Kwon expressed confidence that President Lee will succeed in areas where Roh fell short, particularly in promoting balanced national development and decentralization. "I see President Lee gradually achieving what former President Roh could not," Kwon remarked. "I believe he can achieve local autonomy and balanced national development well."

I often feel, moment by moment, looking at President Lee, 'Ah, that's a look of former President Roh.'

— Kwon Hyuk-kiObserving similarities between the two presidents.

Kwon Hyuk-ki has served in the presidential office across three different administrations, previously working as an administrative officer under the Roh Moo-hyun government and as director of the Chunchugwan (press briefing room) under the Moon Jae-in administration. His long tenure provides him with a unique perspective on presidential leadership and policy continuity.

I see President Lee gradually achieving what former President Roh could not. I believe he can achieve local autonomy and balanced national development well.

— Kwon Hyuk-kiExpressing confidence in President Lee's ability to advance Roh's policy goals.

When asked about his aspirations for the Lee Jae-myung administration, Kwon stated his dream is to see the current government successfully complete the long-cherished projects of democratic administrations and be remembered as a successful president whose philosophy is well-reflected in his policies.

My dream is to see the current government successfully complete the long-cherished projects of democratic administrations and be remembered as a successful president whose philosophy is well-reflected in his policies.

— Kwon Hyuk-kiStating his aspirations for the Lee Jae-myung administration.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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