Ban Ki-moon "concerned" about South Korea's 'crisis,' lawmaker says

Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is concerned about the "national crisis" facing his home country of South Korea, according to a Seoul lawmaker.


Chung Jin-suk, the floor leader of South Korea's ruling Saenuri Party, said Ban called for "social cohesion" and "political unity" during a meeting in New York, South Korean newspaper Kukmin Ilbo reported Friday.

Ban, 72, who has previously said he was prepared to "burn" his body to serve South Korea, has all but announced his candidacy for president.

In his last press conference, the outgoing U.N. chief had said he would "really consider seriously" his chances and that he believes the Korean people are "desperate" for a new form of "inclusive leadership."
 [upi.com]
30/12/16
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