"Thank You, Korea"... Myanmar Citizens Express Gratitude via SNS

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Local citizens resisting the Myanmar military coup are drawing attention by expressing their gratitude to Korea online. Photo by SNS capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Local citizens resisting the Myanmar military coup are expressing their gratitude to Korea online, drawing attention.

On the 16th, posts expressing thanks to Korea in Korean and Burmese (Myanmar language) have been continuously uploaded on social media.

The posts included messages such as "Thank you for your support; it has been a great strength to us," "Always thankful," and "Myanmar people will also help Koreans if needed in the future."

They also showed their gratitude to Korea with hashtags like '#ThankYouRepublicOfKoreaForHelpingMyanmarPeople' '#savemyanmar' '#Myanmar' '#Korea'.

Reports by Korean media on the martial law situation in Myanmar were also shared on social media, with local netizens responding, "Thank you for reporting."

Local citizens resisting the Myanmar military coup are drawing attention by expressing their gratitude to Korea online. Photo by SNS capture.

A Myanmar citizen even uploaded a video titled 'Why Myanmar People Like Korea' on YouTube.

In the video, he explained that the reason Myanmar people do not lose courage and hope in the current situation is because "messages of support have been sent from countries around the world, and especially Koreans have tried to help from their respective positions."

He added, "I hope that when the military coup ends, Korea and Myanmar will become inseparable friends."

Voices supporting Myanmar are growing in Korea.

In particular, the Korean government drew attention by previously imposing sanctions such as banning the export of military supplies to Myanmar. President Moon Jae-in stated, "I condemn the violent suppression by the Myanmar military and police and earnestly hope that democracy and peace will be restored as soon as possible."

Civil society groups, religious organizations, and various sectors in Korea are also condemning the Myanmar military.

On the 21st of last month, the Asia Human Rights Peace Forum, a human rights organization in Gwangju, announced the 'Gwangju Declaration Supporting Myanmar's Democratic Struggle.' The following day, on the 22nd, a photo exhibition supporting Myanmar's democratization was held in Gwangju.

The May 18 Memorial Foundation urged an end to the massacre, stating, "The massacre of May 1980 in Gwangju is being repeated in Myanmar now."

The Seoul Bar Association and others also issued a statement condemning the Myanmar military's massacre of citizens and expressing solidarity with the people.

Local governments are also accelerating efforts to help the Myanmar people.

On this day, local councils including Jeonnam Provincial Council, Gwangju City Council in Gyeonggi Province, and Sejong City Council adopted resolutions condemning the Myanmar military coup and calling for the restoration of democracy.

The resolutions condemned the anti-democratic military coup in Myanmar, called for an end to the bloody crackdown, the prompt release of detained politicians and officials, and the restoration of democracy. The resolutions will be delivered to related institutions such as the Blue House, the National Assembly, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Not only organizations but also citizens supported Myanmar's democratization in various ways. Various content supporting Myanmar citizens, such as videos translating Myanmar's protest song 'Eojji Ijeuri' into Korean, is spreading on social media.

Meanwhile, violent incidents caused by shootings by military and police continue in Myanmar. On the 14th alone, 38 people died, and it is reported that more than 120 people have died since the coup occurred.