President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea expressed his support for the proposal made by National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik to conduct a constitutional amendment referendum alongside the local elections on June 3. During a cabinet meeting at the government complex in Sejong City, President Yoon emphasized the need for the government to take the initiative in advancing discussions on constitutional reform. He highlighted the significance of including the spirit of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising into the Constitution, stating that this has been a recurring commitment from opposition parties during previous commemorative events.

In his remarks, President Yoon noted that there were various consensual topics that could lead to constitutional revisions, such as enhancing local autonomy and strengthening martial law requirements. He believed that these issues would likely receive broad support from both the public and opposing parties. The President directed the Ministry of Legislation and the Prime Minister's Office to officially review and organize these proposals to facilitate progress in the amendment process.

Yoon also recalled that there were past suggestions to include the Busan Uprising alongside the May 18 event in the Constitution, indicating that addressing both would reflect fairness and reduce potential controversies. Woo Won-shik's call for the establishment of a special committee for constitutional amendments reflects growing political will to formalize these discussions, which could have lasting implications for the governance and democratic principles of South Korea.