“Cover up Is Worse Than Corruption, No Limit Investigation Is Necessary“

President Kim Dae-Jung ordered, "Reveal the truth through fair and transparent investigation so that the people may accept the result of the investigation." in relation to the suspicions that the high ranking politicians including the Presidential families are connected to the `Jin Seung-Hyun Gate`.

President Kim remarked at the Cabinet meeting in Cheong Wa Dae, "The position of the government and the President about the `Gates` is consistent, which is to reveal the truth without limit."

President Kim ordered a thorough investigation saying that, "When someone ceases power, that person could be corrupted. However, the cover-up is worse than the corruption. You should not make second mistake."

President Kim also stated about the cases of Suzy Kim and Prof. Choi Jong-Gil saying that, "It is very shameful and tormenting that the cover-ups were tried by some organizations even in the People`s Government that has promised the democracy and human rights, while all try to console the bereaved and to resolve the ridden han with belated regrets." He emphasized, "It should not happen again."

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