Democracy Activist Min Kko Naing from Myanmar Sends Letter of Appreciation to 5·18 Foundation

"Gained Courage and Lessons from the 5·18 Democratic Movement"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Myanmar democracy activist Min Kohnyaing expressed a message of gratitude for the solidarity and support from the 5·18 Memorial Foundation.

According to the 5·18 Memorial Foundation on the 26th, Min Kohnyaing stated in a letter on the 23rd, "The current people of Myanmar are drawing courage and lessons from Korea's 5·18 Democratization Movement as they engage in their struggle."

He continued, "The ruthless killings and detentions of citizens under the ongoing Myanmar military coup are nothing new," adding, "This is an extension of the bloody uprisings that have been continuously occurring in 1962, 1969, 1974, 1975, and 1988."

He then expressed, "I would like to thank the 5·18 Memorial Foundation and global citizens supporting Myanmar's democratization," and requested that his message be shared.

He said, "The people of Myanmar are ready to willingly sacrifice their lives for the success of the current democratic revolution," and "The 5·18 Foundation and all those fighting in solidarity are true friends who reach out when times are tough."

Min Kohnyaing, the recipient of the 2009 Gwangju Human Rights Award, organized the All Myanmar Students Union and was a key figure in the Myanmar democracy movement that triggered the 8888 Uprising. Despite being targeted by the Myanmar military dictatorship and sentenced to 65 years in prison for opposing the military regime, he is respected as a spiritual pillar by the people of Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Min Kohnyaing’s letter is scheduled to be announced in Korean and Burmese at the "3·27 Nationwide Joint Action to Commemorate the Victims of the Myanmar Spring Revolution" held at the Democratic Square in front of the former Jeonnam Provincial Office on the 27th.

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