President Lee Jae Myung, second from proper, listens to remarks by Venerable Jinwoo, left, president of the Jogye Order and co-chair of the Korean Council of Non secular Leaders, throughout his luncheon with spiritual leaders at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap
President Lee Jae Myung mentioned Monday he’ll spare no efforts to assist the nation transfer ahead an inclusive society as he seeks to ease social conflicts and hatred with a view to unite a divided nation.
Lee made the remarks throughout a luncheon with leaders from main spiritual communities, together with Buddhism, Protestantism and Catholicism.
“I’ll make my greatest efforts to construct a Republic of Korea through which individuals are united, forgive each other and embrace one another,” Lee mentioned, referring to Korea’s official identify.
“I consider crucial position of a president is to unite the individuals. I’m doing my utmost, however there are limitations,” he added.
He expressed concern over rising social battle and animosity, and requested spiritual leaders to proceed enjoying a job in fostering unity and reconciliation, saying, “The essence of faith is the observe of affection.”
Venerable Jinwoo, president of the Jogye Order and co-chair of the Korean Council of Non secular Leaders, echoed the sentiment.
“We share the president’s want for the peace and stability of the nation and its individuals,” Jinwoo mentioned. “We hope to work collectively towards the shared aim of peace within the hearts of the individuals.”
The luncheon introduced collectively leaders from main Buddhist and Protestant teams, in addition to Archbishop Chung Quickly-taick of the Archdiocese of Seoul and Bishop Lee Yong-hoon, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Korea.
