The 5·18 victims and their families have won a significant legal battle against the late Chun Doo-hwan, affirming their stance on the historical events surrounding the Gwangju Uprising.
On November 12, the South Korean Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling that favored the 5·18 Gwangju Uprising victims and their organizations in a legal battle against the late Chun Doo-hwan and his son regarding distortions made in Chun's memoir. The case centered on claims made by Chun in his autobiography, which alleged various inaccuracies about the Gwangju Massacre, shifting blame away from himself. The Supreme Court confirmed partial victory for the plaintiffs, including the Gwangju 5·18 Foundation, the Association of the Victims' Families, and others, addressing the defamation and distribution of his memoir.
