[6.3 Election] Min Hyeong-bae Criticizes Jang Donghyuk's Gwangju Visit as Political Calculation, Not Repentance

“It seems like a schedule aimed at playing the victim”
“Gwangju has already won... Respond with silence, not confrontation”

Min Hyeong-bae, a candidate, strongly criticized Kookmin Party leader Jang Donghyuk's visit to Gwangju for the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement commemoration ceremony, stating, "It is hard to see it as a step of genuine apology and repentance." Min also said, "Gwangju has already won, and continues to win," urging citizens, "Do not create the scene that he desires."

On May 18, Min commented on his Facebook page that Jang's visit to Gwangju "rather appears to be a calculated schedule, aimed at posing as a victim—perhaps even getting hit with eggs by angry citizens."

People Power Party leader Donghyuk Jang is drinking water after finishing his speech at the Central Election Countermeasures Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 15th. Photo by Yonhap News

He continued, "I am confident that the citizens of Gwangju will not fall for such shallow tricks. Do not get caught up in such petty calculations, and do not create the scene that he wants."

Min further wrote, "Let us protect our victory with the strategic patience that they cannot imitate. Instead of engaging and increasing his stature, let us simply ignore him. We must frustrate Jang Donghyuk's dirty intentions with calm silence."

He added, "There have been several attempts to provoke Gwangju in the past, but the citizens have remained steadfast. The dignity of Gwangju, which we have built together, is the true power of May that no one can imitate."

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