Kim Dong-yeon: "Jeju 4·3 Should Be Called by Its Proper Name, Not Rebellion, Riot, or Incident"

Text and photo posted by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his SNS on the 3rd

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon emphasized on April 3 that this day is the most painful for the people of Jeju and that the memorial stones for the victims of 'Jeju 4·3' must have their proper names inscribed clearly and upright.

On the 3rd, Governor Kim posted on his social media service (SNS), "The most painful day for the people of Jeju has come again without fail," adding, "At the 'Jeju 4·3 Peace Memorial Hall,' there lies a blank monument with no inscription."

He continued, "Even now, some still refer to Jeju 4·3 as a 'rebellion,' 'incident,' 'riot,' or 'uprising,'" explaining, "Because it has not yet received its proper name and is still called 'Jeju 4·3,' there is a monument without an inscription."

He stated, "The tragedy of Jeju 75 years ago is still not over," and insisted, "There is a need for proper naming, and the memorial stones must have the correct names inscribed and be erected upright."

In particular, he said, "It is such a deep wound for the people of Jeju that outsiders should not casually mention it," promising, "However, we will do our best to heal the wounds of those who suffered unjustly and restore their honor. We will not forget and will remember Jeju 4·3."

Furthermore, he added, "We mourn the innocent victims of Jeju 4·3 and extend our condolences to all the people of Jeju."

Jeju 4·3 refers to the incident from March 1, 1947, to September 21, 1954, in Jeju Island, where armed clashes occurred between the South Korean Workers' Party guerrillas and suppression forces, resulting in many residents being sacrificed during the suppression process.

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