5.18 Bereaved Families Association Presents Appreciation Plaque to Kim Sangwook, People Power Party Lawmaker

"Demonstrating Noble Action to Uphold the Truth of May 18"

Letter of Appreciation from the 5·18 Democratic Merit Family Association.

The May 18 Democratic Merit Families Association (President Yang Jae-hyuk) announced on the 28th that it had presented a certificate of appreciation to Kim Sang-wook, a National Assembly member of the People Power Party, in commemoration of the February 28 Democratic Movement Memorial Day.

Previously, on the 24th, after visiting the Gwangju National May 18 Democratic Cemetery, Representative Kim stated, "I am deeply sorry that a rally opposing impeachment and supporting martial law was held on Geumnam-ro in Gwangju, a site of historical pain and a symbol of democracy."

Kim, together with about 20 members of the National Firefighters Union and the National Government Employees Union, paid tribute to the spirits of May by laying 1,500 prepared chrysanthemums at the gravestones.

The association stated, "Representative Kim has upheld his convictions to protect the values of justice and democracy, undeterred by external pressure and opposition," and added, "In particular, despite interference from groups attempting to distort the historical truth of the May 18 Democratic Movement, he demonstrated noble action by visiting the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery and personally offering chrysanthemums to the victims."

President Yang Jae-hyuk said, "Courageous actions to protect the historical truth of May 18 will serve as a foundation to further strengthen democracy in the Republic of Korea," and added, "We will continue to actively unite in all efforts to safeguard democracy and human rights."