Kim Jong-in "Please Postpone Gaecheonjeol Rally... Restrained Anger Will Receive More Support"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Kim Hyemin and Lim Chunhan] Kim Jong-in, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, issued a message asking the 'asphalt' conservative groups to "postpone" the Gaecheonjeol rally scheduled for the 3rd of next month.

At the Emergency Committee meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Chairman Kim said, "This is a critical moment when the entire nation must unite to determine whether we overcome the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) or collapse."

Chairman Kim added, "I am deeply moved and even feel a sense of guilt as a politician when I think of our ancestors who, despite 130,000 compatriots dying from the 1919 Spanish flu and the whole country falling into panic, risked their lives out of patriotism to participate in the March 1st Movement. However, I must say this: at this moment when we cannot even be sure of tomorrow, I earnestly ask you to postpone the rally and stand together with your neighbors and the people."

He said, "The memories of this administration's unfairness and governance failure, deeply engraved in the minds of all citizens, cannot be erased no matter what," and added, "Your restrained anger will gain more support and resonate among the people." He also emphasized, "I hope that during Chuseok and Gaecheonjeol, the government's quarantine guidelines will be strictly followed."

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