Kim Hyungseok, Director of the Independence Hall, "The March 1st Movement Is a Symbol of National Unity"

106th March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony Held at Independence Hall of Korea
Park Sangdon, Mayor of Cheonan: "We Will Create a Just and Warm Society"

Director Kim Hyungseok

On the 1st, Kim Hyungseok, Director of the Independence Hall of Korea, held the 106th March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony and stated, "The March 1st Movement is a symbol of national unity, where leaders of Christianity, Cheondogyo, and Buddhism overcame religious differences and signed the Declaration of Independence."

Director Kim said, "The greatest lesson of the March 1st Movement is that the entire nation came together as one to participate in the independence movement."

He continued, "The Declaration of Independence was not simply a demand for independence, but a declaration for world peace and the co-prosperity of humanity," emphasizing, "It was a historic event that not only asserted the autonomy and independence of Joseon, but also introduced the ideas of human freedom and equality to the world."

Park Sangdon, Mayor of Cheonan, also stated in his congratulatory speech, "The spirit of the March 1st Movement is not just a history of the past, but a precious legacy that teaches us justice, devotion, and the passion for independence even today," and added, "We must not forget that the Republic of Korea exists today because of the sacrifices of many independence activists, including Yu Gwansun, who fell without a name."

Meanwhile, only politicians from the People Power Party attended the ceremony. An official from the office of Moon Jinseok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "We will not attend events hosted by the Independence Hall of Korea where Kim Hyungseok is present." Lawmakers Lee Jaegwan and Lee Jeongmoon also notified their absence.

The Chungnam branch of the Liberation Association also held a separate commemorative event at the Chungnam Provincial Government Cultural Center, and organizations honoring anti-Japanese independence patriots participated in the 'National Rally Demanding the Impeachment of President Yoon Sukyeol' held in Jongno-gu, Seoul, instead of attending the ceremony.

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