Gwangju Buk-gu, Promotion of Support Measures for the May 18 Democratic Movement Commemoration Events

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 11th that it has set the support period until the 31st in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement and is promoting support measures for commemorative events targeting the area around the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery.

Accordingly, Buk-gu will focus on promoting measures in eight areas: ▲illegal advertising removal ▲illegal street vendors, street deposits, and sidewalk environment maintenance ▲traffic guidance ▲green space maintenance and weeding ▲special cleaning of the entrance road to the democratic cemetery ▲street flag raising ▲road lighting maintenance on Minju-ro ▲operation of medical support teams and special quarantine.

First, until the 17th, illegal street vendors and street deposits will be removed, green spaces maintained and weeded, and special quarantine conducted around the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery, while sidewalks and road lighting on entrance roads and major arterial roads will be inspected.

Also, until the 19th, a special cleaning period will be set to focus on cleaning the area around the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery and the downtown area.

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu, said, “This support measure was prepared to provide convenience to domestic and international visitors paying respects at the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery located in Buk-gu,” and added, “Since various large and small events commemorating May 18, a symbol of democracy, human rights, and peace, will be held in Buk-gu, we will actively support to ensure the smooth progress of the events.”

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