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"The Holy Land of May 18." Gwangju...Shouting at the passing of the impeachment motion

2024.12.14 PM 06:35
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[Anchor]
I'll go to Gwangju.

Gwangju citizens, the historical site of the May 18 Democratic Movement, cheer and are thrilled with the approval of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

A large crowd gathers to connect the reporters on Geumnam-ro, where the general rally is being held. Reporter Oh Sun Yeol!

[Reporter]
Yes, it's in Geumnam-ro, Gwangju.

[Anchor]
It is said that the largest number of citizens have gathered since the emergency martial law incident, and it is expected that citizens will respond differently to the passing of the impeachment bill.

[Reporter]
Yes, when the presidential impeachment bill was passed, a loud roar rang out in Geumnam-ro here.

Citizens continue to hold rallies while keeping their seats.

Organizers believe that at least 10,000 people have gathered.

The sixth Gwangju Citizens' General Assembly was joined by 130 organizations and citizens.

'Democracy won. The people will surely win.A rally was held under the theme of '.

As the number of participants in the rally increased after the emergency martial law incident, the venue of the rally was changed from 5.18 Democratic Square to Geumnam-ro.

Two-way traffic on the 500m road was restricted, and a rally was held.

Citizens cheered in unison at the news of the president's impeachment.

As a large crowd gathered, the police are also focusing on safety and traffic management by deploying more than 200 people.

Prior to the main event, Chonnam National University students and farmers' associations also marched along the path that the May 18 Democratic Movement martyrs walked from the gathering place to the rally site.

Citizens who could not participate in the rally donated various foods such as tens of thousands of hot packs, coffee and ramen.

Organizers created a sharing booth and provided sponsored items to rally participants to continue the sharing and community spirit that spread 44 years ago in Gwangju, the holy site of the May 18 Democratic Movement.

So far, this is YTN Oh Sun-yeol in Geumnam-ro, Gwangju.


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