Owol Eomeonijip Urges May Groups to "Cancel the Fictitious Political Show"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The May Mothers' House criticized the 5·18 Injured Association and Merit Association, along with the Special Forces Comrades Association, for attempting to forcibly hold a public declaration ceremony, stating, "Immediately cancel this fictitious political show that mocks the spirits of May."

The May Mothers' House held a 'Rice Ball Sharing Event' on the morning of the 17th in the yard in front of the May Mothers' House in Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.
[Photo by Jin-Hyung Park]

On the 17th, the May Mothers' House issued a statement saying, "Stop the outrage of calling in the Special Forces to trample the sacred 5·18 cemetery with military boots and drive a nail into the hearts of the bereaved families."

The organization pointed out, "The Injured Association and Merit Association mobilized about 50 members to protest in the alley in front of the May Mothers' House, condemning Director Kim Hyung-mi," adding, "This was a kind of retaliatory protest because the May Mothers' House was the first to issue a statement opposing the public declaration ceremony."

They further claimed, "The fact that such actions were carried out without hesitation suggests that there may be undisclosed benefits behind the public declaration ceremony these two organizations are trying to promote."

They also mentioned, "What they seek to gain by forgetting the true meaning of 5·18 will naturally become clear as time passes."

Meanwhile, the 5·18 Injured Association and Merit Association held a 'Rally Urging the Retirement of Director Kim Hyung-mi' in front of the May Mothers' House in Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, on the morning of the same day, stating that the bereaved families' absence from the public declaration was due to Director Kim's 'conciliatory role,' holding her responsible for the disruption. They emphasized, "This is an event aimed at taking the first step toward uncovering the truth of 5·18."

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