The government has decided to hold the funeral of former President Roh Tae-woo as a national funeral.
Prime Minister Kim Bu-gyeom said at a cabinet meeting held at the government complex in Seoul today (27th), “I will make the funeral of former President Roh Tae-woo the national head of state to commemorate the deceased’s achievements together with the people and do everything possible with respect.”
Prime Minister Kim said, “The deceased left many achievements in national development while he served as the 13th president. “He said.
Prime Minister Kim also ordered that “relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, prepare thoroughly so that there is no neglect in funeral procedures.”
In Article 2 of the National Heads of State Act, the former or current president or president-elect is required to hold the head of state when the president dies, and it does not mention whether or not he has committed a serious crime, so it is clear whether or not President Roh will hold the head of state. It was a situation that didn’t happen.
Therefore, it is also analyzed that this decision contains the political judgment of the Blue House and the government.
Prime Minister Kim and members of the State Council are scheduled to pay tribute to former President Roh this afternoon.
While President Moon and the Blue House have not yet issued a separate message to former President Roh, it is known that the Blue House is continuing to ponder over the level of condolence messages and whether President Moon pays direct condolences.
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