Hong Young-pyo "Conservative Groups' March 1st Rally Must Be Immediately Withdrawn"

Former President of the Korea Freedom Federation Kim Kyung-jae is speaking at a press conference held in front of the Blue House fountain on the 22nd.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Choyoung] On the 22nd, Hong Youngpyo, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "Large-scale rallies that violate quarantine guidelines are equivalent to holding a COVID party," and insisted, "The conservative groups' Samiljeol rally must be immediately withdrawn."

On the same day, Hong said on his Facebook, "Some conservative groups have announced a large-scale rally at Gwanghwamun on the upcoming Samiljeol. This is a reckless act that threatens national quarantine efforts and must be immediately withdrawn."

He pointed out, "The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency officially confirmed 559 cases related to last year's Liberation Day rally," and questioned, "How enormous was the damage caused to quarantine administration by the n-th infection, refusal to be tested, and lies during the Liberation Day rally?"

He added, "The police, Seoul city, and health authorities must respond firmly with a zero-tolerance policy," warning, "The court should not repeat the misjudgment made on August 15."

He continued, "Large-scale rallies that violate quarantine guidelines now mean holding a COVID party," criticizing the People Power Party by asking, "Will you again defend the conservative groups' rallies and send your affiliated lawmakers? And then blame the government if the quarantine is breached?"

He urged Kim Jongin, the emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, to take direct action, demanding, "I hope you clearly state your opposition to the upcoming Samiljeol rally and declare that you will neither participate, cooperate, nor support it."

Earlier, the National Special Investigation Team, with Pastor Jeon Gwanghoon of Sarang Jeil Church as an advisor, announced that they will hold a rally at Gwanghwamun Square on March 1 together with the conservative groups who led last year's Liberation Day rally.

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