Mar 1 • 06:23 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Kim Dong-yeon: 'I will never tolerate the insult to the spirit of the March 1st Movement'

Kim Dong-yeon, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, emphasized the importance of upholding the spirit of the March 1st Movement during its 107th anniversary commemoration, asserting the province's commitment to countering any actions that undermine this historical event.

At the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement held at the Gyeonggi Arts Center, Kim Dong-yeon, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, spoke passionately about the significance of the event, marking it as the first celebration following the establishment of a government that emerged victorious over insurrection. He highlighted the recent cancellation of a commemorative concert that was planned to be led by Jeon Han-gil, stating that Gyeonggi Province would not accept any behavior that glorifies insurrection or desecrates the values enshrined in the Constitution related to the spirit of the March 1st Movement. Governor Kim reiterated the commitment to establish justice and common sense in the region.

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