President Seeks Reconciliation with Opposition
President Kim Dae Jung has been displaying conciliatory signs towards the opposition Grand National Party(GNP). A source from the ruling coalition said that a broad-scale pardon, recently proposed, may include Kim Hyun Chul, former President Kim Yong Sam's son.The president said on January 26 at a meeting with Kim Sang Hyon, a leading politician with the ruling National Congress for New Politics(NCNP), 'The role of the opposition party is very important. I fully admit Lee Hoi Chang, the president of the GNP, as a partner and will meet him at any time without any conditions attached.'
He also urged the former president, Kim Yong Sam's, cooperation by saying, 'It is only natural that a former president should assist an incumbent.'
It is reported that a 'concord cabinet' is being considered in the hopes it will ease friction among political factions and regions.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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