Wando County Council Condemns Russia for Invading Ukraine

Statement Urging Withdrawal, Condemning International Criminal Acts Threatening Peace

[Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] On the 14th, the Wando County Council in Jeollanam-do announced that it had issued a strong condemnation statement against Russia for invading Ukraine.

The statement declared that "Russia's armed invasion is an inhumane and anti-humanitarian criminal act that cannot be justified by any reason and called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops."

In particular, as a nation that experienced the Korean War and understands the horrors of war well, it expressed deep concern and regret over the current situation in Ukraine, where innocent civilian casualties and refugees are occurring, and stated its position to actively support Ukraine's will to protect its territory and sovereignty and its aspiration for democracy.

Heo Gung-hee, chairman of the Wando County Council, said, "The greatest victims of war are innocent people such as women, youth, and children, and only the end of war and peace can overcome the horrific reality of war," adding, "We actively support our government's humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and the Wando County Council will also actively participate in the government's diplomatic efforts as a member of the international community."

Meanwhile, the 300th extraordinary session held along with the announcement of the condemnation statement will review and resolve the second supplementary budget and ordinance proposals submitted by the executive branch, and will be held for four days from the 14th to the 17th.

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil ckp6737@asiae.co.kr

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