Gwangju Civil Society Encourages Participation in Struggle Urging Constitutional Court to Announce Impeachment Decision

May 18 Democracy Square in Dong-gu to Host Gwangju Citizens' General Assembly on the 15th

The Gwangju Citizens' Coalition, the Gwangju National Artists' Association, and the Gwangju-Jeonnam Memorial Solidarity held a joint press conference on the 14th at the 5·18 Democracy Square in Dong-gu, urging citizens to join the struggle for the Constitutional Court's prompt dismissal ruling. Provided by the Gwangju Emergency Action for Yoon Seokyeol's Immediate Resignation and Social Reform

Civic groups in Gwangju have called on citizens to join the struggle to denounce the cancellation of President Yoon Sukyeol's detention and to demand a swift ruling for his removal by the Constitutional Court.

The Gwangju Civic Group Council, Gwangju Federation of Korean National Artists, and Gwangju-Jeonnam Memorial Solidarity held a joint press conference at the May 18 Democracy Square in Dong-gu on the 14th, stating, "Gather at the Impeachment Square in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and at the May 18 Democracy Square in Gwangju to demand the removal of Yoon Sukyeol."

The groups said, "Judge Ji Guyon, who sided with insurrection, declared existing legal provisions unconstitutional and creatively ignored mandatory order provisions, resulting in the cancellation of the detention of prisoner number '0010' (President Yoon Sukyeol) through legal interpretation." "Prosecutor General Sim Woojeong clearly had the authority and responsibility to correct this through an immediate appeal, but instead directed the immediate release, thereby aiding the escape of the leader of the insurrection."

They added, "Despite this situation, the Constitutional Court continues to delay the impeachment ruling. Meanwhile, acts of collusion by the insurrection cartel are rampant, and the forces behind the insurrection are plotting further unrest," emphasizing, "For a new turning point, the Constitutional Court must swiftly decide on President Yoon's removal."

Furthermore, they stated, "The power to save the Republic of Korea lies solely with the people," and requested, "Gwangju citizens should either travel to Seoul for the impeachment or gather at the May 18 Democracy Square."

Meanwhile, the Gwangju Emergency Action for Immediate Resignation of Yoon Sukyeol and Social Reform, which consists of about 180 civic groups, is recruiting a delegation to attend a rally in front of Seoul City Hall on the 15th. On the same day, the 18th Gwangju Citizens' General Assembly will be held at the May 18 Democracy Square in Dong-gu, Gwangju.

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