In South Korea's modern political history, the collaboration and friendship between Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in is legendary. Both come from low-income families and have fought their way through legal and political struggles. Roh Moo-hyun's presidency between 2002 and 2009, and the political turmoil that followed, formed the backdrop to this historical episode. Roh Moo-hyun's suicide occurred at the height of political and media pressure in South Korea, and the incident caused a huge shock and reflection in South Korean society. Eight years later, Moon Jae-in stepped into the presidency and not only continued Roh Moo-hyun's reform policies, but also liquidated the legacy of previous politics, an important chapter in South Korea's political revenge and redemption.
On a cold winter day in 2002, Roh Moo-hyun had a deep conversation with Moon Jae-in in a modest conference room in Busan. Both of them had expectations and firmness in their eyes for the future.
"Moon Jae-in, do you know what my biggest dream is?" Roh Moo-hyun looked out the window at the gray sky, his tone firm.
"Win the presidential election and advance our reform ideas?" Mr. Moon replied, his voice revealing a strong support for his friends.
"Yes, but more importantly, I want to change the political culture of our country so that integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of this country. Roh Moo-hyun turned his head and looked at Moon Jae-in with a torch in his eyes.
Moon Jae-in nodded, "I understand that I will always support you, in good times and bad." ”
In 2002, Roh Moo-hyun was nominated by the New Millennium Democratic Party and officially became the presidential candidate. As chairman of the Busan Election Countermeasures Committee, Moon's shrewd and efficient strategy helped Roh Moo-hyun win a crucial victory.
The corridors of power are never short of intrigue and challenge. Roh Moo-hyun's many reforms since coming to power, especially the rectification of the chaebols and the friendly policy towards North Korea, have aroused great dissatisfaction among conservative forces. They have tried to shake the regime through various means, including questioning the integrity of Roh Moo-hyun and his family.
In 2004, Roh Moo-hyun faced impeachment. In this moment of crisis, Moon Jae-in is once again on the side of his friends.
"This is a political farce!" Moon Jae-in said angrily at the impeachment trial, "We can't let this nonsense destroy our ideals!"
Eventually, Roh Moo-hyun survived the political crisis and regained power with the help of Moon Jae-in. However, the storm of politics did not subside. In 2009, in the face of a barrage of political attacks and personal slander, Roh Moo-hyun chose to take his life to the extreme.
Roh Moo-hyun's suicide left a deep scar on Moon. He read Roh Moo-hyun's suicide note in front of the media with tears streaming down his face, and his emotion was so deep that the whole country was moved. Roh Moo-hyun's death was a profound shock and call for Moon Jae-in, who realized that he must move on and fulfill their common dream.
In 2017, Moon Jae-in was elected president of South Korea by a landslide. Once in office, he moved quickly to clean up the political legacy, including investigating the corruption cases of the previous two presidents and ultimately bringing them to justice. Moon's actions are not only a faithful implementation of Roh Moo-hyun's last wishes, but also a profound advance of political transparency and justice in South Korea.
During his tenure, Moon Jae-in also faced enormous challenges and pressures, but he has always insisted on implementing the reforms advocated by Roh Moo-hyun. In a national address, he said: "We cannot let the shadow of history overshadow us, we must work for a more just and transparent society." ”
During his tenure, Moon Jae-in not only steadily promoted domestic reforms, but also presented a new image of South Korea on the international stage. His efforts were widely supported by the people, and Roh's ideals were further realized in the hands of Moon Jae-in. Despite the numerous challenges, Moon Jae-in never gave up, proving his belief that true leadership comes from persistence in ideals and deep love for the country.
The story of Moon Jae-in and Roh Moo-hyun is a narrative of courage, sacrifice and revenge. With their lives and careers, they have proved to the world that the bridge between ideals and reality is not out of reach. Thanks to their efforts, the arena of South Korean politics has become clearer and fairer. This is not only a victory for their personal beliefs, but also a victory for civil rights and social justice. As Moon Jae-in said, "The shadow of history cannot cover the future," and their stories inspire each of us to persevere and forge ahead, no matter how great the difficulties and injustices we face.