Jung Wono: "We Must Fully Overcome Martial Law... Carrying On the Spirit of May 18 with Responsible Governance"

Attended the Seoul Ceremony for the May 18 Democratization Movement

Jung Woonoh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, pledged on the 18th, "If we are to truly remember the history of May, we must fully overcome the nights of martial law and insurrection," adding, "I will carry forward the spirit of May in today's democracy and in the lives of our citizens."

Jung Woonoh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Seoul mayor, and Oh Sehoon, the People Power Party candidate for Seoul mayor, are sharing opinions at the "46th Anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising Seoul Commemoration Ceremony" held at Seoul City Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 18th. May 18, 2026 Photo by Kang Jinhyung

On this day, Jung criticized via social media, "While people speak of the spirit of May 18, they nevertheless oppose the constitutional amendment that sought to inscribe the May 18 spirit into the preamble, and through the 'Yoon Again' politics that shields those who denied constitutional order and democracy, the future of the Republic of Korea cannot be protected."

He further stated, "The unfortunate past in which state power lorded over citizens must never be repeated," and added, "Politics of hatred, distortion, extremism, and self-righteousness must now come to an end." He emphasized, "I will continue the spirit of May in today's democracy and in the daily lives of citizens," and promised, "Instead of politics for power, I will pursue politics that safeguard the lives of citizens, and instead of privilege and exclusion, I will answer with administration grounded in solidarity and responsibility."

Jung Wono, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, attended the 46th anniversary commemorative ceremony of the May 18 Democratization Movement held at Seoul City Hall on the 18th and signed the guestbook. Jung Wono’s campaign team

Jung attended the 46th Anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement Seoul Commemoration Ceremony held at Seoul City Hall on the morning of the 18th. In the guestbook, he wrote, "I will carry the spirit of May into a Seoul where citizens are the true owners."

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