Supporters Gather in Front of Samsung Seoul Hospital for Park Geun-hye's Pardon... Tomorrow's 'Taegukgi Rally' Also Planned

On the 24th, when the special pardon for former President Park Geun-hye was decided, members of conservative groups including the Our Republican Party held a rally in front of Samsung Seoul Hospital in Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where former President Park is hospitalized, wishing for her speedy recovery. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Upon news of the pardon of former President Park Geun-hye, conservative groups gathered around Samsung Seoul Hospital in Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where the former president is hospitalized, and held a rally to welcome the pardon.

The Our Republican Party held a Taegeukgi rally celebrating the pardon of former President Park from 5 p.m. on the 24th. The initially reported number of participants was 299 in accordance with quarantine rules, but as the crowd grew, the excess participants took separate places. The rally proceeded in the order of a statement and position announcement, speaker speeches, congratulatory songs, and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Cho Won-jin, leader of the Our Republican Party, stated, "We will reveal the truth of the illegal impeachment and carry out a campaign to restore the honor of former President Park Geun-hye," adding, "We hope former President Park recovers quickly and holds the hands of the people." The Our Republican Party plans to hold a Taegeukgi rally near City Hall Station subway on Christmas Day, the 25th.

On that day, many conservative YouTubers also visited around the hospital. It is reported that former President Park will remain hospitalized for treatment until February next year.

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