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Posted on 10/12/2003 6:50:41 PM PDT by HAL9000
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct 12, 2003 (AP WorldStream via COMTEX) -- President Roh Moo-hyun plans to hold a national referendum to determine whether he has the public's trust around Dec. 15, and intends to step down if the vote goes against him, a television news station reported Monday.The presidential Blue House said it could not confirm the report by YTN, an all-news cable channel. YTN did not cite a source. It is unclear whether a referendum is legal.
On Saturday, Roh rejected an offer from his Cabinet and presidential aides to resign amid a crisis over his leadership. But he left open the possibility that he could quit if he determines that he no longer has the public's trust.
Roh's perceived inconsistency on major policy issues has alienated many South Koreans, and corruption scandals involving presidential aides have also hurt his approval ratings. The economy is another worry, as foreign investment declines and domestic demand remains weak.
Roh's 8-month-old government is besieged by a hostile National Assembly and unfriendly news media.
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