Heo Seok, Mayor of Suncheon, Welcomes Acquittal in Yeosun Incident Retrial with Citizens

Hoping to Become an Opportunity to Unravel the Resentments Held by Local Residents for 72 Years

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 20th, Heo Seok, mayor of Suncheon, expressed his intention to celebrate with citizens the not guilty verdict received at the Gwangju District Court Suncheon Branch during the retrial of the 'October 19 Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion civilian victims case.'

Mayor Heo stated in a press release, "The rectification of the history of the Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion can now be seen as having taken its first step," and added, "We strongly urge the National Assembly and the government to unite across party lines and proceed with the enactment of the Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion Special Act in light of this ruling."

In the press release, Suncheon City expressed condolences to the bereaved families who have lived in silence amid despair and sorrow, pledged to continue projects honoring the sacrificed spirits, and declared that it will actively support the enactment of the Special Act by joining hands with civic groups to ensure the law is passed as soon as possible.

Citizens of Suncheon welcomed the verdict, saying, "We hope this ruling will restore the honor of the victims who were unjustly sacrificed by state power and provide heartfelt comfort to the bereaved families who have lived their entire lives unable to voice their grievances," and added, "We hope this will be an opportunity to unravel the tangled threads of history’s hardships and gradually correct the wrongs of the past."

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