Wednesday, January 10, 2018

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Moon hold New Year's press conference



South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a press conference at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae from 1000 hours local time. It marks the second of its kind since President Moon came into office in May of last year.

The President urged efforts to finalize constitutional revision by June. Moon highlighted the need to reflect changes in the people's beliefs and values over the past three decades and stressed the need to put the proposed amendment to vote together with the local elections.

Moon said Seoul has no plans to ease sanctions on North Korea against international move .

First, the president gave a keynote speech, laying out the direction and tone of his major policies of this year. He took questions in the economy, politics, and social and cultural issues.

According to the Cheong Wa Dae, the entire press conference is scheduled to take 80 minutes. Moon's first press conference of the new year also follows the resumption of inter-Korean dialogue the day before.

Source: Arirang News

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