Song Young-gil Visits Sewol Ferry Memorial Space in Gwanghwamun "A Value to Preserve... Hope for Good Consultation"

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited the 'Sewol Ferry Memorial Space' set up at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 26th and held a meeting with representatives of the Sewol Ferry Disaster Families Association. Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited the 'Sewol Ferry Memorial Space' at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 26th and said, "I will consult well with the City Council regarding the Seoul Metropolitan Government's planned demolition."

Leader Song said, "Upon hearing the news, my heart also ached, so I came here to find a solution," adding, "This memorial space is not only a place where we pledged never to forget our children, but also a space where 17 million of our citizens held candlelight vigils, an unprecedented nighttime peaceful assembly in world history."

He continued, "Looking at Europe or the United States now, even small gatherings lead to looting and rampant violence. This space, Gwanghwamun, demonstrated the great capability of the Korean people, which cannot be found even in advanced democracies like Europe and the United States," he emphasized.

He went on, "Gwanghwamun is not only related to the Sewol Ferry but is also a revolutionary space in the history of constitutional governance worldwide, where without shedding a drop of blood, the people exercised their power to bring about constitutional punishment, leading to a regime change and the birth of a new government."

Leader Song also stated, "Preserving this historically and symbolically significant space in the history of Korea's constitutional governance will enhance the honor of Seoul and become a landmark visited by many conscious foreign tourists."

He added, "As our children visit this place, it will serve as an educational space where they can reflect on the meaning of the nation and pledge how we will protect the lives of our citizens. From the perspective of education, tourism, and national unity, this space has value that must be preserved, so I hope we can cooperate well."

It is said that he conveyed this intention through the Seoul City Council. Leader Song said, "Chairman Kim In-ho of the City Council told me he will soon meet Mayor Oh Se-hoon, so I asked him to convey my intentions as well. We will work together to build a national consensus. I will always keep our children in my heart, once again express respect and gratitude to the parents who have endured hardships, and promise to support them well."

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