{"id":2201073,"date":"2023-05-19T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T23:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201073"},"modified":"2023-05-18T18:50:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T09:50:30","slug":"yoon-commemorates-gwangju-uprising-with-pledge-to-safeguard-democratic-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/05\/yoon-commemorates-gwangju-uprising-with-pledge-to-safeguard-democratic-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoon commemorates Gwangju Uprising with pledge to safeguard democratic values"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 43rd anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, President Yoon Suk-yeol <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.yna.co.kr\/view\/AEN20230518004251315?section=national\/politics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pledged<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confront any threats to freedom and democracy. In his remarks, Yoon emphasized the significance of the \u201cMay spirit,\u201d identifying it as a unifying force and integral to the liberal democratic spirit outlined in the ROK Constitution. He highlighted the sacrifices made during the movement, acknowledging the courage of those who defended the values of liberal democracy and human rights. Yoon expressed gratitude to the families of the victims and joined them in singing the uprising\u2019s signature hymn, \u201cMarch for the Beloved.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a noteworthy event as it marks the second consecutive year that a conservative president has attended the annual ceremony. Previous conservative presidents only attended the event once during their tenures, taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yna.co.kr\/view\/MYH20181011016600038\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">issue with the hymn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ceremony also drew participation from nearly 90 members of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and about 100 lawmakers from the main opposition Democratic Party (DP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear readers,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At KOREA PRO, we are committed to providing engaging and informative content tailored to our discerning audience. Recognizing the significance of your perspectives in enriching our offerings, we cordially extend an invitation for your participation in a brief <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScvzlZJxcMly2_rwvE0IkCy2sS_Vd9F_t7F0dJeUzDW4ropMw\/viewform\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-minute survey<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This opportunity allows us to capture your invaluable feedback and insights, which we greatly appreciate and consider integral to our ongoing commitment to service excellence.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this is the second time marking his attendance at the event honoring the Gwangju Democratization Movement, President Yoon Suk-yeol has drawn flak from opposition parties for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.yna.co.kr\/view\/AEN20230518004651315?section=search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refusing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to back the Democratic Party\u2019s (DP) proposed amendment to enshrine the spirit of the 1980 uprising in the Constitution\u2019s preamble. This move appears to challenge one of Yoon\u2019s campaign pledges, though he contends that the DP\u2019s proposal \u201cdisrespects the spirit\u201d of the pro-democracy movement, suspecting it of being a diversion tactic amid the party\u2019s own entanglement in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/05\/south-koreas-opposition-party-falters-despite-unpopular-president\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corruption scandals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A spokesperson for the presidential office reiterated Yoon\u2019s dedication to fulfilling his promise of integrating the spirit of the Gwangju Movement into the Constitution, but insists it should follow \u201cappropriate procedures.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoon\u2019s commitment to bolster the innovative prowess of Gwangju and Honam, focusing on the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced scientific technologies, is a noteworthy highlight of his address. This strategy forms a key facet of the Yoon administration\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.yna.co.kr\/view\/AEN20220928005200315\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">economic agenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, intent on transforming the region into South Korea\u2019s AI hub. Although traditionally a progressive bastion, certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joongang.co.kr\/article\/25054951#home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts of the region<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed support for Yoon in the last presidential election, thereby suggesting potential shifts in the regional political landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/business-economy\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Business &amp; Economy<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/domestic-politics\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Domestic Politics<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the 43rd anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged to confront any threats to freedom and democracy. 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