Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae attends memorial service for victims of the democratization movement... “Beware of corruption and elite cartels”

Attending the memorial service for the victims of the democratization movement… “Corruption and elite cartels are gaining strength.”

(Suwon = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Jong-ho = Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae attended the '2026 Gyeonggi-do Democracy Movement Victims Memorial Service' held at the Democratic Martyrs' Cemetery in Moran Park, Namyangju on the 12th and said, "Democracy is currently in progress."

In his memorial address on this day, Governor Chu said, "Elections have become democratic enough that we can elect the president with our own hands, but then what should we do after the election? We must respect the will of the sovereign people."

He added, "The biggest challenge in the Republic of Korea is that the corrupt cartels and elite cartels that occupy power, sit at the top of the food chain, take the sweat and effort of the people's livelihood, and play around with the law and system are gaining more and more power." He added, "As the climate crisis approaches and the AI ​​era is hastening our pace, we must first take care of the responsibilities of the times before the corrupt cartels enjoy their power."

Regarding Governor Chu's comments on this day, some are interpreting whether they are in line with the position expressed on the YouTube channel 'Kim Eo-jun's Humility is Difficult News Factory' on the 10th, saying, "I don't think the president's approval rating is falling because of the prosecution reform, but there is no other reason."

The memorial service on this day was hosted and organized by the Suwon Democracy Movement Succession Association, and about 100 people, including bereaved families of victims of the democratization movement and officials from related organizations, attended.

Meanwhile, Gyeonggi-do is providing 300 million won in provincial funds to the ‘Gyeonggi-do Democratization Movement Commemorative Project’ this year in order to inherit the history and spirit of the democratization movement and share the value of democracy with the citizens of the province.

The main projects are commemorative and commemorative events such as the June 10 Democratic Struggle Commemoration Ceremony, Memorial Ceremony for the Victims of the Democratization Movement, World Democracy Day Commemoration Ceremony, and International Democracy Forum, as well as cultural and educational projects involving citizen participation, such as the Future Generation Democracy Video Contest, democracy photo traveling exhibition, and democracy history tour.

An official from Gyeonggi Province said, "We plan to continue to promote related projects to remember the history and values ​​of democracy and to help future generations understand democracy as a value that must be maintained in everyday life."