Delivering 518,000 Won to Gwangju Solidarity Reflecting the Meaning of the May 18 Democratic Movement

Gwangju Seo-gu Council Members Deliver Donation Supporting Myanmar Democratization Movement View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Members of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council have actively come out in support of the Myanmar democratization movement.


On the 9th, according to Seo-gu Council (Chairman Kim Taeyoung), all Seo-gu council members donated 518,000 won to the 'Gwangju Solidarity for Opposing the Myanmar Military Coup and Supporting Democratization' the day before.


Recently, 18 neighborhoods in Seo-gu, Gwangju each collected 518,000 won and delivered it, and it is known that the Seo-gu council members also promoted participation.


The 518,000 won donation not only represents a monetary contribution but also embodies the significance of the May 18 Democratization Movement.


Kim Taeyoung, Chairman of the Seo-gu Council, said, “I hope that a peaceful and beautiful spring day will come to Myanmar as soon as possible, and I would like to express my gratitude to the Seo-gu council members who have united in this cause.”



Meanwhile, on the 18th of last month, at the 294th extraordinary session plenary meeting, Councilor Jung Wooseok, who was the chief proposer, announced a “Resolution Condemning the Myanmar Military Coup,” strongly urging the UN Security Council and our government to take active measures for Myanmar’s democratization. Active efforts to help Myanmar continue, including one-person protests for this cause.


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