Gwangju City "Joint Efforts for Truth Clarification and Honor Restoration of the Yeosun Incident"

Statement Released... "Comforting the Pain of State Violence"
Deputy Mayor Sang-gap Lee Attends Memorial Ceremony to 'Mourn'

On the 19th, Gwangju City issued a statement marking the 76th anniversary of the Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident, expressing its commitment to work together for uncovering the truth and restoring the honor of the Yeosun Incident.
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On the 19th, Gwangju City announced on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident, stating, "We will work together to ensure that the truth of the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident is revealed more swiftly, and that honor restoration and healing of wounds are achieved."

In a statement released that day, Gwangju City emphasized, "The Yeosu-Suncheon Incident is one of the most painful events in modern Korean history caused by the contradictions of division and state violence," and added, "Following the Jeju 4·3 Incident, a proper evaluation is a historical inevitability."

They also pledged, "Going forward, we will strengthen firm solidarity with Yeosu, Suncheon, and other democratic historic cities, and work together to create a world where life and human rights are respected."

Lee Sang-gap, Deputy Mayor for Culture and Economy, attended the '76th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident' held at the Boseong Korean Tea Culture Park that morning, expressing, "We deeply mourn the souls who were unjustly sacrificed," and said, "Gwangju City will always take the lead to ensure that the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident can be reborn as a symbol of peace and human rights beyond healing."

Meanwhile, since May of last year, Gwangju City has been strengthening democratic solidarity and cooperation with organizations related to the Buma Democratic Uprising, June 10 Democratic Uprising, February 28 Democratization Movement, Jeju 4·3, and Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident to legislate for truth investigation, honor restoration of victims, and practical compensation and relief, as resolved by the National Council of Governors.

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