Constitution Day Trip to Gwangju by Yoon Seok-yeol: "Paying Tribute to the Martyrs Who Defended Liberal Democracy Instead of Delivering a Message"

"Actions, Not Words"
Yoon Plans to Visit 5.18 Democratic Cemetery

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Yoon Seok-yeol, the leading opposition presidential candidate and former Prosecutor General, issued a message on Constitution Day on the 16th.

On the same day, Yoon stated through a press group notice, "It is not words but actions. I will replace the Constitution Day message of defending the spirit of the free democratic constitution with a tribute to the martyrs who protected it with their blood."

On Constitution Day, the 17th, Yoon will visit Gwangju. He will pay respects at the May 18 Democratic Cemetery and meet with the bereaved families. Yoon’s spokesperson office explained, "The May 18 event was a constitutional defense protest that protected the spirit of the free democratic constitution with blood," adding, "Our mission is to inherit the spirit of May 18 and achieve national unity and future prosperity through the values of the free democratic constitution."

In the afternoon, he is scheduled to visit the Artificial Intelligence Officer Academy and meet citizens around the Chungjang-ro area in Gwangju.

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