Assemblyman Kim Kyung-jin's Remarks on Representative Hwang Kyo-ahn's 'Incident': "A Matter Requiring Kneeling and Apology"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Kyung-jin, member of the National Assembly (Gwangju Buk-gu Gap), condemned the remarks made by Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the Liberty Korea Party, on the 9th, who disparaged the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement as a "certain incident," stating that he should "kneel down and apologize."

In a press release on the 11th, Assemblyman Kim pointed out, "On the 9th, Leader Hwang referred to the May 18 Democratization Movement as something like a 'school closure incident' at a snack bar in front of his alma mater, Sungkyunkwan University, located in Jongno-gu, Seoul," adding, "This has raised strong criticism regarding his historical awareness as the leader of the main opposition party."

He continued, "'The Gwangju Incident' was a term used by the military regime in 1980, which defined the May 18 Democratization Movement as a riot that occurred in Gwangju," explaining, "Subsequently, through social and legal consensus, 'May 18 Democratization Movement' was established as the official name."

He further stated, "Whether intentional or not, the phrase 'certain incident' is evidence that Leader Hwang has perceived the May 18 Democratization Movement as a historical event similar to the October 26 Incident and the December 12 Incident," and argued, "Leader Hwang's historical view is no different from that of the three lawmakers who disparaged the May 18 Democratization Movement as the 'Gwangju Riot' and the 'monster group of merit recipients' with their outrageous remarks."

Finally, he emphasized, "As the leader of the main opposition party who declared candidacy for Jongno, this remark will be heavily criticized not only by the entire nation but also by conservative supporters," and stated, "Leader Hwang should kneel down and apologize to Gwangju and the people before the election."

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