Seoul, South Korea (CNN) Arriving at the Blue House, the sprawling executive office and residence of the South Korean head of state, brings back memories. Just a few years ago, CNN was invited to the same room to interview Park Geun-hye -- now the first South Korean president to be impeached. Today, we're here to meet her successor, President Moon Jae-in. In stark contrast to Park, who was perceived as "disconnected," Moon is known as the approachable and humble president. He once said he wanted to be the leader "who could share a glass of soju (a Korean alcohol) with the public after work."South Korean President Moon Jae-in's parents fled from North Korea during the Korean War.He is a former human rights lawyer, who was jailed for taking part in protests as a student.
Recalling his days as a student protestor, _ says: "At that time, people said it was like hitting a stone with an egg, but I still believed in the strength of the egg." In 2012, _ made his first bid for the presidency. "I hope North Korea will also participate which will provide a very good opportunity for inter-_ peace and reconciliation," he says. As _ entered their line of vision, there was screaming and a rush of bodies towards the president. As he attempts to mend South Korea's relationship with the _, Moon says he believes the success of his administration lies in communicating with the people of South Korea.