Civic groups rally against 'two Koreas' framework, call for unification
Lawmakers and civic groups gathered Tuesday to call for a unified Korea based on democracy, freedom and human rights, warning against growing discussions of a "two Koreas" approach to inter-Korean relations. The "One Korea Unification Rally" was held at the National Assembly ahead of the National Liberation Day holiday on Aug. 15. The event was organized by Citizens Solidarity for One Korea, a…
On Tuesday, lawmakers and civic groups convened at the National Assembly to rally for a unified Korea rooted in democracy, freedom, and human rights, cautioning against the rise of two Koreas as a potential solution to inter-Korean relations. The One Korea Unification Rally took place on the eve of the National Liberation Day holiday, set to occur on August 15th.
The event was orchestrated by Citizens Solidarity for One Korea, a civic organization firmly advocating for the unification of the Korean Peninsula. Organizers emphasized that Liberation Day is not merely a commemoration of the end of Japanese colonial rule, but also a poignant reminder of the undelivered promise of overcoming the country's division.
Among the participants were lawmakers, civic activists, North Korean defectors, and academics. They contended that discourse surrounding the establishment of two separate Korean states could exacerbate the situation, perpetuating the division of the Korean Peninsula. Song Seok-jun, chairperson of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee and a representative of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), underscored the imperative of unification based on constitutional principles, cautioning against the potential permanence of the two Koreas scenario.
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