Gwangju Civil Society: "Veto on Grain Act and Others... Impeachment Needed"

"If Constitutional Court Justice Appointment Is Rejected, Worst-Case Scenario Feared"
"Overwhelming Public Gathering Needed in the Square to Impeach Yoon"

As Acting President Han Ducksoo exercised his veto on six contentious bills, including the Grain Management Act, civic groups in Gwangju protested, stating, "It has become clear that he is acting as a vanguard for the return of the traitor Yoon Sukyeol."

The Gwangju Emergency Action for Immediate Resignation of the Yoon Sukyeol Regime and Social Reform, a coalition of 175 civic groups in Gwangju, said in a statement on the 19th, "Han Ducksoo not only vetoed the 'Four Agricultural Laws,' but also exercised his veto on the National Assembly Testimony and Appraisal Act, which is necessary for uncovering the truth and punishing those responsible for the December 3 rebellion," and urged, "Han Ducksoo, the principal offender of the rebellion, must be impeached immediately."

They continued, "We must not take lightly the gathering and counterattack of those who seek to protect their political interests by preventing the removal of the traitor Yoon Sukyeol," adding, "An overwhelming majority of People Power Party lawmakers are fiercely defending Yoon Sukyeol's rebellion as a highly political act by the nation's top leader."

They also expressed concern, saying, "It is an unstable situation where Yoon Sukyeol could return as president if even one out of six Constitutional Court justices opposes," and, "If Han Ducksoo refuses to appoint a Constitutional Court justice, the worst-case scenario could unfold."

They emphasized, "We must not let our guard down. Victory has not yet been secured. To prevent provocations by these rebellious forces and to achieve Yoon Sukyeol's removal, an overwhelming number of citizens must gather in the square for his dismissal."

Citizens attending the 5th Gwangju Citizens' General Rally held on the 8th at the 5·18 Democracy Square in Donggu, Gwangju, are shouting the slogan "Impeach Yoon Seokyeol immediately." Photo by Song Bohyun

Gwangju Emergency Action stated, "We urge the Democratic Party: It is becoming clear that expecting goodwill from the People Power Party and Han Ducksoo is not only futile but dangerous," and ordered, "Impeach Han Ducksoo. Trust the people, form a state council centered on all forces that have supported immediate impeachment with the opposition, restore order, and establish a forum for social reform for a new Republic of Korea."

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