Democratic Party Gwangju Branch: "We Will Advance Democracy Together with Citizens"

Announcement of the 33rd Anniversary Statement of the '6·10 Minju Hangjaeng'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Democratic Party of Korea's Gwangju Metropolitan City Chapter announced on the 33rd anniversary of the June 10 Democratic Uprising that it will "advance democracy together with the citizens."

On the 10th, the Democratic Party's Gwangju Chapter stated in a press release, "On the 33rd anniversary of the June 10 Democratic Uprising, we bow our heads in gratitude and respect to the victims and contributors who devoted themselves to democracy against dictatorship."

They continued, "Although more than thirty years have passed since the June 10 Democratic Uprising, the people's passionate spirit for democracy still lives and breathes in our hearts," and emphasized, "Now, we must use the institutional democracy achieved through the spirit of the June 10 Democratic Uprising as a stepping stone to move toward a more advanced democracy."

They added, "We must check whether there are any marginalized neighbors, care for the socially vulnerable, and ensure that democracy is integrated into our lives of coexistence," and stated, "The Democratic Party's Gwangju Chapter remembers that today's democracy was protected by the power of the people and is confident that any crisis can be overcome together with the people."

Furthermore, they added, "The current COVID-19 crisis will also be wisely overcome by the power of the wise people, and we pledge to always stand with the people on this path."

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