Candidate Park Seungwon: "Democratic Party Must Win Local Election to End Insurrection and Safeguard Democracy"

Park Seungwon, Gwangmyeong Mayoral Candidate

Joined by National Assembly Member Im Ohkyung, Provincial and City Council Candidates

Pays Respects at National May 18 Democratic Cemetery

Park Seungwon, candidate for mayor of Gwangmyeong (Democratic Party), paid respects at the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery on the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement, emphasizing, "The Democratic Party must win in this local election to bring an end to the insurrection and to safeguard democracy."

Park Seungwon, candidate for Mayor of Gwangmyeong (Democratic Party of Korea), is paying respects at the National May 18th Democratic Cemetery on the 46th anniversary of the May 18th Democratic Uprising. Provided by candidate Park Seungwon

On May 18, Park visited the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery in Gwangju Metropolitan City, accompanied by National Assembly member Im Ohkyung (Gwangmyeong-gap) as well as Gyeonggi-do provincial council candidates Shim Sangrok and Choi Min, and Gwangmyeong city council candidates Kim Jeongmi, Park Seongmin, Lee Hyungdeok, Lee Seunghee, Choi Mijeong, Choi Areum, and Park Mijeong.

On that day, Park stated, "This local election must serve to completely end the insurrection triggered by the illegal martial law of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and to restore democracy in the Republic of Korea."

He continued, "Never again should an anti-democratic regime arise that oppresses the people by force of arms and rules above the citizens. For the normalization of Korea, the Democratic Party must win and establish a local government that works competently."

He further stressed, "Only when the Democratic Party achieves a solid victory together with the people will those who sympathize with insurrectionary forces be unable to rise again. With the spirit of the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Movement, the April 19 Revolution, and the June 1987 Democratic Uprising, we will steadfastly defend democracy and the values of the Constitution."

Finally, Park stated, "It is the responsibility of a politician to understand life on the ground and to create a more peaceful and happier path together with citizens. I will work tirelessly for Gwangmyeong, where everyone's happiness is protected."

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