Marqués par le massacre perpétré en mai 1980 au temps de la dictature, les habitants de Gwangju se sont mobilisés le 3 décembre contre la décision par la suite annulée du président Yoon Suk Yeol, sous le coup d’une procédure de destitution.
The main idea of the text is that the memory of the Gwangju Massacre in 1980, a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protests during a dictatorship, continues to heavily influence Korean politics today. The text highlights how the recent attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law triggered an immediate and strong public reaction, mirroring the spirit of resistance against martial law seen in Gwangju in 1980. The people of Gwangju, scarred by the trauma of the massacre, remain vigilant against any threat to democratic principles. The event emphasizes the enduring relevance of historical memory in shaping contemporary political responses.
