'Park Chung-hee Memorial Altar' Suddenly Installed at Gwanghwamun Square... Seoul City "Will Remove It"

The memorial altar for former President Park Chung-hee installed at Gwanghwamun Square. Photo by Uri Party

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Two tents were installed at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul under the name of a memorial altar for former President Park Chung-hee.

On the 23rd, the Our Republican Party stated, "Around 12:30 AM, we set up the 'Memorial Altar for the 41st Anniversary of the Death of National Hero President Park Chung-hee,'" adding, "It is scheduled to operate from the 24th until 6 PM on the 26th." They explained that the altar will be operated while adhering to quarantine rules such as wearing masks, social distancing, and hand sanitization.

A Seoul city official said, "Due to COVID-19 quarantine issues, Gwanghwamun Square has not been approved for use since February," and added, "We will issue a notice regarding the removal of the tents within today."

Last month, Seoul City also removed the 'Memorial Altar for the Late General Baek Seon-yeop,' which had been installed for about 70 days since July this year. The city plans to charge the organizers for illegal occupation compensation and administrative enforcement costs.

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