Moon Jae-in on the Arrest of Yoon Seok-yeol: "We Must Unite the Divided Hearts of the People"

Former President Moon Jae-in emphasized the need for national unity following the arrest of President Yoon Seok-yeol, who is accused of being a ringleader of a rebellion.

On the 15th, former President Moon stated on his social media service (SNS), "This is a victory achieved by the massive solidarity of ordinary citizens," and added, "I once again pay my respects to the great people."

On October 4 last year, former President Moon Jae-in delivered a commemorative speech at the '17th Anniversary Ceremony of the October 4 Inter-Korean Summit Declaration' held at the Suwon Convention Center in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Photo by Yonhap News

He continued, "Although it is a very painful and shameful matter, we must take this as a new beginning," urging, "We must firmly rebuild a bigger and stronger democracy."

Former President Moon called for national unity. He said, "We must create a proud country again," and added, "To do so, the divided hearts of the people must come together as one." Furthermore, he stated, "(National unity) is only possible when the truth is seen as it is," and "I hope politicians and the media will take the lead."

Former President Moon has continuously criticized President Yoon since the December 3 emergency martial law incident. On the 12th of last month, ahead of the impeachment vote against President Yoon, he wrote on his SNS, "The incomprehensible and bizarre events that have continued under the current government have reached their peak," and added, "This is an abnormal situation that cannot be prolonged any longer."