President Lee: “You can put aside conspiracy theories that constitutional revision is meant to secure another term or reshape the political landscape”

[Financial News] President Lee Jae Myung said on the 15th, “You can move beyond theories that constitutional revision is aimed at securing another term, or conspiracy theories that it is intended to reshape the political landscape.”
That day, on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee replied to a user's post saying they had withdrawn their support for him: “I cannot amend the Constitution as I wish, and there is no way they would amend it in a way that benefits me.” He added, “A parliamentary system or a semi-presidential system is not my preferred direction for constitutional revision, either.”
Earlier, President Lee replied, “I’m truly sorry to hear that you think so.” He continued, “But I have become president and must represent everyone, rather than just the public and some of my supporters, and bear ultimate responsibility for everything. Although the process and means of achieving my goals have become more pragmatic and more cautious, my goals have not changed.”
He added, “I have said for a long time that all my policies and aspirations reflect the harsh lives of my neighbors and me. I always remind myself that my aspiration for a world where we live together cannot change and must not change.”
President Lee stressed, “A constitutional amendment requires the approval of at least 200 members of the National Assembly, including members of the People Power Party, so I cannot amend the Constitution as I wish, and there is no way they would amend it in a way that benefits me. A parliamentary system or semi-presidential system, which some are concerned about, is not my preferred direction for constitutional revision, either. So now you can move beyond the theories concocted by some that constitutional revision is aimed at securing another term, or the conspiracy theories that it is intended to reshape the political landscape.”
He also said, “We are carrying out reforms more swiftly than promised and, although it has been just over a year, we have achieved a great deal. In fact, because we are implementing too many reform tasks all at once, some have pointed to reform overload or reform fatigue.”
He added, “If there are reforms you feel are insufficient, please identify specific reform tasks, and I will implement them swiftly to the extent my capacity allows.”
On prosecution reform, he also stressed, “I am the biggest victim of the previous administration and some unscrupulous political prosecutors.” He continued, “Investigation and prosecution are essential functions for maintaining social order, and capable investigative and prosecutorial organizations are necessary. Some tainted prosecutors are a problem, but not all prosecutors are tainted; some dedicate themselves selflessly to serving the people and the state.”
He also said, “Essential state institutions and systems should not be destroyed or rendered powerless just because they have problems or have suffered harm.” He noted, “Genuine, pragmatic reform means ensuring that they function properly while minimizing side effects and the potential for abuse.”
He also urged, “We have stripped prosecutors of 100% of their investigative authority and separated the investigative and prosecutorial functions, placing them in separate agencies so they can check one another. The important task now is to make this system function properly. If you can be a little more patient and join forces, we can move closer to the ‘world where we live together’ that everyone hopes for.”
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