Citizens' social groups, including the May 18th organization, called for severe punishment against Jeon Do-hwan, who was accused of defamation of lions and attended Gwangju District Court on 27th, as a defendant.

Three groups related to May 18, including the survivors' association, the wounded society, and the injured society, held a press conference in front of the Gwangju District Court this afternoon. "The judgment is over, but I still have to imprison Jeon who denies and distorts history and truth without acknowledging his sin."

He also insisted that Mr. Jeon's history distortions be linked to some of the far-right powers.
Mother members of May who lost their children or spouses in the May conflict demanded the apology of Mr. Jeon by singing the May 18 symbolic song 'Song of May' in front of the court entrance where Mr. Jeon went.

The civic group 'It's May' also held a press conference today in front of the Gwangju District Court. Condemning is the only answer that will unlock all the spirits and citizens of Gwangju who have preserved democracy. "

(Photo = Yonhap News)