SEOUL, December 3 (AJP) - Former President Moon Jae-in shared his thoughts on social media on Wednesday, joining others in marking last year's martial law debacle that plunged the country into political turmoil.
"I am very proud of our citizens who defended democracy and demonstrated the country's remarkable democratic resilience to the world," Moon wrote on Facebook.
But he pointed out, "The forces behind [the Dec. 3 declaration of martial law] have shown no remorse" and urged "continued vigilance," stressing the need to strive for a "strong democracy that cannot be shaken."
Apparently referring to disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol and the conservative People Power Party (PPP), Moon said, "Those responsible, who shocked and angered South Korean society, have yet to apologize."
He also warned that political extremism, which fuels hatred and division, poses a serious threat to democratic values. He expressed his belief that democracy is strengthened through trials and challenges, urging everyone to remember the lessons from a year ago and work toward a "stronger democracy."
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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