The Gwangju Popular Uprising that took place in May 1980 was the righteous struggle of the south Korean people against fascist violence of the Chun Doo-hwan military junta and for independence, democracy and reunification.
39 years have passed, however, the truth behind the Gwangju massacre has not yet been properly investigated.
Some days ago, two men, who witnessed the Gwangju massacre while serving at the then intelligence department of the US force and the south Korean Army Security Command, testified at the National Assembly.
At a press conference, two men divulged the fact that Chun visited Gwangju on May 21 to issue an order to kill uprisers and etc.
Civic organizations called a news conference and made public statements to demand a clear investigation into the Gwangju popular uprising. They are dead-set against participation of Hwang Gyo-ahn, who turned down the investigation into the uprising and described it as “riot of mob”, at the memorial ceremony of the Gwangju popular uprising.
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