President Lee stresses role of religion in bridging divides in society

Also at the Yongsan Presidential Office on this Wednesday.

President Lee Jae Myung hosted a luncheon with religious leaders from seven major faiths including Buddhism and Catholicism.

Sharing concern over the public polarization in Korea the president called on religious communities to help build harmony adding that their role has become more important than ever given the shared values of love and respect.

The chair of the Korean Council of Religious Leaders in response pledged to work with the President to create a more peaceful and stable country.