Kim In-ho, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, Meets with Organizations Related to the April 19 Revolution

Representatives of April 19 Revolution Groups Visit Seoul Metropolitan Council, Demand Construction of April 19 Revolution Memorial Tower... Chair Kim In-ho “Deeply Agree on the Need to Inherit the Spirit of April 19 Revolution, but Construction of National Memorial Facility Difficult for Seoul City Alone, Will Explore Various Possibilities”

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Kim In-ho, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council (Democratic Party of Korea, Dongdaemun 3), held a meeting on November 30 with eight representatives of organizations related to the April 19 Revolution, including Park Jong-gu, Chairman of the April 19 Revolution Association, and Yoo Kyung-hyun, Chairman of the Constitutional Association, to listen to the organizations' demands regarding the construction of a memorial tower for the April 19 Revolution and to discuss future implementation plans.

The organizations related to the April 19 Revolution stated, “To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the April 19 Revolution, a memorial tower should be built at Gwanghwamun Cheonggyecheon in Seoul to inherit and preserve the passionate democratic spirit of that time.” They added, “Although memorial towers scattered across the country each hold their own significance, a proper monument should be installed at Gwanghwamun, the center and destination of the revolution, so that the capital Seoul can symbolize democracy.”

They also said, “We hope not only to build a memorial tower but also to include various facilities so that it becomes a popular attraction frequently visited by citizens and tourists.”

In response, Chairman Kim In-ho said, “The April 19 Revolution is one of the roots that allowed our society today to blossom into a mature democracy. It is essential to continue commemorative projects to honor the sacrifices made 60 years ago and pass them on to future generations.” He added, “I fully sympathize with the opinions of the veterans and bereaved families who wish to build an April 19 Revolution memorial tower in the center of Seoul, like the Paris Revolution Memorial Tower in France.”

However, Chairman Kim stated, “The construction of a memorial facility like the April 19 Revolution memorial tower seems to be a matter better discussed and promoted together with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs rather than Seoul City acting alone.” He continued, “I will examine from various angles whether this project can involve national institutions and local governments such as the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Seoul City, and Jung-gu, and will look into starting with a feasibility study.”

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