People Power Party Gwangju Branch: "Honoring the Spirit of May, We Will Be the Strength of Gwangju"

President Yoon Suk-yeol and members of the People Power Party are attending the 42nd anniversary ceremony of the May 18 Democratic Uprising held on the 18th.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Party of the People Power Party issued a statement on the 18th to mark the 42nd anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, promising to be a source of strength for Gwangju.

The city party said, "42 years ago in May, there was the courage and sacrifice of the citizens of Gwangju and Jeonnam who resisted injustice," adding, "Today, the freedom and democracy of the Republic of Korea firmly stand on that dedication."

It continued, "We pray for the souls of the democratic martyrs who gave their lives holding the Taegeukgi and singing the national anthem to protect democracy and the values of the constitution from unjust public authority," and "We sincerely extend our condolences to the May 18 democratic merit recipients and their families who live with the pain of that day, which is difficult to even imagine."

Furthermore, it stated, "Even today, 42 years later, the tragedy and pain of May 18 are still in the process of being overcome, and over the years, May 18 has been distorted in truth and exploited in politics of conflict and division," emphasizing, "We reflect that the People Power Party has not been free from that responsibility, and at the same time, as we prepare for tomorrow, we will fulfill the historic responsibility to inherit and develop the spirit of May 18."

In addition, it explained, "The attendance of President Yoon Suk-yeol and all People Power Party lawmakers at the May 18 Democratic Uprising memorial ceremony is a strong will and commitment to inherit the noble spirit of May 18 and achieve national unity," and "The meaning of May 18 has expanded beyond the foundation of democracy in the Republic of Korea to become a precious history that protected the values of freedom and democracy and a proud experience of solidarity with citizens around the world in places such as Hong Kong, Myanmar, and Ukraine."

It then pledged, "Now, as the ruling party, the People Power Party promises the people to take the lead in developing the spirit of May 18 into an energy for national unity and regional development," adding, "Honoring the noble meaning of the great spirit of unity dreamed of by the May 18 democratic martyrs, the Yoon Suk-yeol government and the People Power Party will build a 'Republic of Korea of integration and prosperity.'"