Hwasun County Holds 46th Anniversary Ceremony of the May 18 Democratic Movement

Upholding and Advancing the Noble Spirit That Safeguarded Democracy

Hwasun County announced on the 18th that it held the 46th Anniversary Ceremony of the May 18 Democratic Movement on the 15th at Hwasun Station Square.

This commemorative ceremony was organized by the Hwasun County Branch of the Honam Chapter of the May 18 Democratic Movement Injured Association, led by Chairman Moon Gwan.

On the 15th, Hwasun County held the 46th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the May 18 Democratic Uprising at Hwasun Station Square.
[Photo by Hwasun County]

Approximately 100 people attended the event, including Vice Governor Lee Hobum, Oh Hyungyeol, Chairman of the Hwasun County Council, provincial council members Lim Jirak and Ryu Gijun, county council members, officials from veterans and social organizations, as well as recipients of merit and bereaved families related to the May 18 Democratic Movement.

The ceremony proceeded in the following order: the national pledge, floral tribute and incense burning, commemorative address, memorial speech, and a group singing of "March for the Beloved."

Moon Gwan, Chairman of the Hwasun County Branch, stated in the commemorative address, "The May 18 Democratic Movement is part of the history of everyone in the Republic of Korea," and added, "We will continue to uphold the noble spirit that protected today's democracy."

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