People Power Party: "Gaecheonjeol Rally Should Not Be Allowed... Please Refrain"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] As some conservative groups are preparing a large-scale rally in Gwanghwamun on October 3rd, National Foundation Day, voices from the People Power Party have also called for restraint in holding the rally.

Kim Byung-min, a member of the People Power Party Emergency Committee, attended the emergency committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 7th and said, "There are too many people suffering economically and socially due to the prolonged social distancing caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

Kim emphasized, "Above all, in a situation where we desperately want to turn back time to before the incident at the last Liberation Day rally, the National Foundation Day rally is deepening national confusion and social conflict," adding, "Until our society regains safety, rallies that harm the health of the community should not be allowed regardless of progressive or conservative ideology."

He raised his voice, saying, "Just as Joeunsan's 'Seven Proposals for the New Year' petition pointed out the contradictions of the current government without losing satire and humor, freedom to criticize the government can be exercised widely without going out to the square," and urged, "I strongly ask to stop all acts related to the rally." He also addressed the government and ruling party, saying, "Please stop politically exploiting the responsibility for the failure of quarantine and inciting social conflict," and emphasized, "Only the united power of the people can overcome COVID-19. Please yield and join forces."

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Senior lawmaker Kim Ki-hyun also said on CBS Radio that day, "I don't know which group is planning to hold a rally on National Foundation Day, but basically, I think it would be better to exercise restraint."

Kim said, "In a situation where even during Chuseok, opinions are being raised that it is better to refrain from traveling, it is proper to refrain from holding a large-scale rally on National Foundation Day," adding, "I fully understand the national anger and the will to judge the current Moon Jae-in administration, but consideration for others is also necessary."

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