Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick called on South Korean Catholic Members of Parliament to put aside party divisions and focus on the common good during a Mass held at the National Assembly chapel.
In a Mass held at the chapel of South Korea 's National Assembly, Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick calls on Catholic parliamentarians to transcend party interests to address the current political and economic crisis in the country. The crisis began after former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024 leading to widespread protests and ultimately his impeachment.
This situation has exacerbated economic instability, particularly affecting small businesses and citizens struggling to make ends meet. Speaking at a special Mass he celebrated in the chapel of the National Assembly for Archbishop Chung stressed the need to go beyond party interests and cooperate to overcome the crisis focusing on long-term policies aimed at benefiting the nation as a whole. 'Regardless of which party is in government or in opposition, we must quickly restore political stability through democratic procedures,' he said in the homily. According to Fides agency, a total of 26 Catholic MPs from the Catholic Committee of the National Assembly attended the liturgy, including Chairman Kim Byung-kee, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, Senior Vice President Choi Hyung-du, a member of the People’s Power Party, Park Soo-hyun, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, Na Kyung-won, also of the People’s Power Party, and Lee Jun-seok, a representative of the New Reformed Party. The Archbishop’s sermon highlighted the role of faith in guiding political leaders, urging them to advocate for harmony and coexistence instead of division
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