Korean Party: "May in Gwangju Should Now Become 'May for All of Us'"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 18th, the Future Korea Party stated on the 40th anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, "May in Gwangju should now become 'May for all of us.'

Cho Su-jin, spokesperson for the Korea Party, said in a commentary that "Gwangju in May 1980 became the foundation for the June Democratic Uprising in 1987," and added, "Today’s democracy in the Republic of Korea was made possible because the righteous sacrifice of Gwangju sparked efforts by countless unsung heroes across the country."

Spokesperson Cho emphasized, "Gwangju in May 40 years ago no longer belongs to a specific region, class, or political party," and stressed, "Just as April 19 was, May 18 should be understood and positioned within the broader context of other nationwide democratization movements, including the Bu-Ma Uprising."

Cho also said, "Distortion and defamation of May 18 must no longer occur, but limiting it solely to May 18 should be deeply reconsidered as it imposes limitations," and added, "The 40th anniversary of May 18 should serve as a seed for national unity. Attempting to confine it to victim compensation, regions, or factions could cause its historical significance to regress."

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