The Democratic Party of Korea held its fourth outdoor rally on the 23rd, condemning the Yoon Seok-yeol regime and urging the acceptance of the ‘First Lady Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor Act’. Representative Lee Jae-myeong, who is about to be sentenced in the first trial on charges of violating perjury, attended but did not make a speech.
At 5:30 p.m. on this day, the Democratic Party held a rally in the Gwanghwamun area of Jongno-gu called the ’4th National Action Day to call for a special prosecutor to condemn Kim Kun-hee and Yoon Seok-yeol for their corruption in state affairs.’
Floor leader Park Chan-dae said, “After two and a half years of Yoon Seok-yeol’s administration, the country’s system has completely broken down,” adding, “Democracy, the people’s economy, diplomacy and security, none of it is sound. “The country has lost its way and the people’s lives are falling endlessly,” he pointed out.
He continued, “We took to the streets to save the Republic of Korea from crisis and set the country straight,” and added, “The owners of the Republic of Korea are our people, not the couple Yoon Seok-yeol and Kim Geon-hee. “We, the real owners, must correct what the fake owners have ruined,” he said.
Floor Leader Park said, “Anyone who refuses a special prosecution is a culprit,” and added, “If you are honest, there is no reason to refuse a special prosecution.” “President Yoon Seok-yeol must take seriously the severity of the declaration of the current situation, which is spreading like wildfire,” he emphasized.
He added, “Kim Kun-hee cannot be an exception. Kim Geon-hee should also be investigated and punished like an ordinary citizen. “This is our demand and the people’s order,” he said. “If you refuse special prosecutor Kim Kun-hee, you will burn like a burning torch.” He raised his voice, saying, “Our people will notify you that you are no longer our president.”
At the rally on this day, about 6,000 people (police estimate) gathered at 5:30 p.m., and about 9,000 people gathered at 6 p.m. Before the rally started, one or two fences fell over as some people gathered on the sidewalk instead of the roadway, but it was immediately fixed. It was confirmed that there were no injuries. Additionally, it is reported that there were no conflicts with the police, arrests, etc.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party erased the party’s color from rallies by issuing a so-called ‘blue clothing ban’ prohibiting city/provincial parties and local committees from wearing blue clothing, which symbolizes the Democratic Party.
Jo Yoo-kyung, Donga.com reporter polaris27@donga.com