Departing Choi Jae-sung, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House: "Time with a Benevolent Government"

Farewell and Handover to New Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Lee Cheol-hee... "For a While, I Will Use the Sky as a Blanket and the Earth as a Mattress"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] "I feel sorry for leaving behind only burdens, but on the other hand, I am relieved because I trust the outstanding capabilities of my successor."

Choi Jae-sung, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House, delivered his farewell remarks at the Press Center on the 16th. He handed over his position to the new Senior Secretary for Political Affairs, Lee Cheol-hee, and left the Blue House.

Choi said, "It has already been eight months. When President Moon Jae-in was the party leader, I was the secretary-general, and it has been exactly eight months since I left with President Moon Jae-in," adding, "Coincidentally, I am also leaving after serving as the Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House for eight months."

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In particular, Choi emphasized, "This administration was very unique in that there was no so-called power struggle internally, which was not seen in past governments," and added, "There was no selfishness, nor any scandals involving close aides or relatives. The public may not be well aware of this, but it was a precious time spent with the truly virtuous Moon Jae-in administration."

Choi said, "As the Senior Secretary for Political Affairs, I deeply regret and feel responsible for not fully fulfilling the role of conveying the president's sincere intentions to the public sentiment."

Choi stated, "For the time being, I will live with the sky as my blanket, the earth as my mat, and the mountains as my pillow," and added, "I will live earnestly wishing for the success of the Moon Jae-in administration. That is the way to serve the Republic of Korea and its people."