On the 14th, when the impeachment bill against president Yoon Seok-yeol was passed by the National Assembly, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, who took over as acting president, said in a statement to the public, “I will do my best to run the state in a thorough and stable manner in accordance with the Constitution and laws to ensure that the security of the contry and the daily lives of the people are not shaken.” “I will do my best,” he said,adding,“I believe that this is the last and most important mission of my long public life.”
In a statement released at the Seoul Government Complex at 8:30 p.m. on this day, Acting President Han said, “I am keenly aware of the heavy responsibility for the current situation our people face and the entire process that led to it,” and “I would like to express my sincere apologies to the people.” “I give it to you,” he began. He emphasized, “the most important thing is that there should not be a single gap in national affairs,” and “We will establish a solid security posture and stably manage external trust.”
In the economic field, Acting President Han mentioned concerns about sluggish domestic demand and the risk of a downturn in the economy, saying, “We will do our best to overcome these difficulties and minimize the impact on the daily lives of our citizens.” He added, “We will strengthen the emergency economic response system to strengthen the financial and economic response system. “We will do our best to ensure that the foreign exchange market operates smoothly,” he said. In the field of diplomacy, he said, “The government will first lower its stance and obtain close dialogue and cooperation with the National Assembly to maintain trust in the international community and ensure that citizens feel at ease.” “the cabinet will do its best,” he added.
Acting President Han said, “The Republic of Korea has experienced many crises, including the 1997 foreign exchange crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, but each time it has emerged stronger,” adding, “due to the dedication of many citizens, democracy is operating firmly in accordance with the Constitution, and the fundamentals of the economy are also changing.” “It is sturdy without any problems,” he emphasized. He continued, “I believe that we can overcome the current situation through the mature democratic consciousness of the people who are the owners of the country and the responsible response of the government.”
Acting President Han next held an emergency National Security Council (NSC) toevaluate the current security situation and check preparedness in each field,including diplomacy,national defense,and unification. An acting authority at the NSC said, “Maintain a thorough readiness posture to prevent North Korea from planning any provocations.” He added, “In this severe situation, the foreign affairs and security ministries will unite and do their best to protect national security and public safety.” “Please give it,” he asked.
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