国际英语资讯:New South Korean president makes important appointments after swearing-in_时事

国际英语资讯:New South Korean president makes important appointments after swearing-in

Im also worked for Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon as vice mayor on political affairs.

The inaugural ceremony was held at a main hall of the parliamentary building, just hours after the election results were confirmed by the national election commission. Moon won a landslide victory in the country's presidential race.

Right after the confirmation, his presidential power came into force as he has no usual transition period because of the impeachment of his predecessor.

In a televised inaugural speech, Moon said he will be on the move for peace on the Korean Peninsula, vowing to visit Pyongyang, capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), under right conditions.

The new leader vowed to sincerely consult with China and the United States to resolve the issue on the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system.

Part of the U.S. missile interception system has been transported to the THAAD deployment site in the country's southeastern region, causing strong protests from anti-THAAD activists and residents.

Moon argued for a parliamentary ratification and public consensus for the THAAD installation that can influence the South Korean society from diplomatic, security and economic perspectives.

Following the brief inauguration ceremony, Moon went on a motorcade from the National Assembly building to the presidential Blue House.

Moon said in the televised speech that he will eliminate the culture of an authoritative president, pledging to talk with ordinary people and communicate with people at any time.