President Moon Jae-in attended the '40th anniversary of the May 18th Democratization Movement' held at the Gwangju May 18th Democratic Square (in front of the former Jeonnam Provincial Office) in the morning (18th).
President Moon's attendance for the ceremony is the third time since 2017 and last year, eight days after he took office.
In 2018, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon attended.
About 400 people attended today's ceremony held under the theme of 'Even though the years pass and I know Sancheon', in addition to President Moon, the May 18 Democratic Merit, the bereaved family, and major national factors.
In addition, the opposition leadership, including representatives of Democratic Party Lee Hae-chan and Kim Tae-nyun, representatives of the Future United Party, and Joo-young Joo, representatives of the House of Representatives, and President Sang-jeong Shim of the Justice Party, were all in place.
The Blue House said, "The purpose of the commemoration is to honor the noble spirit of the merit and to provide the opportunity for national unity in celebration of the 40th anniversary of May 18." It is also meaningful that it will be held in Korea. "
(Photo = Yonhap News)
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2020-05-18T01:46:13.275Z
President Moon Jae-in attended the '40th anniversary of the 18th anniversary of the 18th Democratization Movement' held in Gwangju May 18th Democratic Plaza. President Moon's attendance at the ceremony is the third time since 2017 and last year, eight days after he took office.
Source: sbskr