Posted October. 21, 2004 23:11,
Regarding the Constitutional Courts ruling that the capital relocation project is unconstitutional, President Roh said on October 21, This is a brand new theory, and we need to take ample time to review this matter.
Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Kim Jong-min said, The presidents remarks after watching the live TV broadcast of the Constitutional Courts ruling procedures indicated that he could not understand the courts logic of relating the capital with common law.
Kim announced the official position of Cheong Wa Dae directly after the courts ruling, saying, We will deliberate on this issue with an in-depth review of the content, purpose, justification, and implication of the courts ruling. This process will involve the publics and the government-ruling partys consultation.
Meanwhile, Cheong Wa Dae is reportedly reviewing ways to allow President Roh to express his stance over this issue in person by next week, following a senior advisors and secretary council and a Cabinet meeting.