Justice Party Gwangju Branch Expresses Regret Over Jeon Du-hwan First Trial Verdict

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Justice Party Gwangju Metropolitan City Branch expressed regret over the first trial verdict on defamation of the late Father Cho Bi-o by Jeon Du-hwan.

The Justice Party Gwangju Branch released a statement on the 30th, saying, "At the time Jeon wrote his memoirs in 2017, there were or had been various materials and traces proving the helicopter shootings," and added, "However, Jeon deliberately stated false facts, calling the late Father Cho a 'shameless liar.'"

They continued, "Although we regret the sentence, this trial result serves as evidence that Jeon is the 'real liar,'" and emphasized, "It is somewhat fortunate that Father Cho Bi-o's honor has been partially restored and that the judiciary has officially recognized the helicopter shootings by martial law troops during the May 18 incident, which brings us a little closer to uncovering the still elusive truth."

They further stated, "Jeon provoked public outrage throughout the entire trial process with shameless behavior, celebrating the December 12 coup, showing no apology or remorse, and even after 40 years, continues to mock the citizens of Gwangju and the victims with their illegal power," and promised, "The Justice Party Gwangju Branch (Chairman Hwang Sun-young) will continue to exert all political efforts to uncover the truth of the Gwangju massacre and punish those responsible."

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