
Korea Herald
Lee vows to cement May 18 democratic spirit in Constitution
The Korea Herald
May 18, 2026
04:32 AM
President Lee Jae Myung pledged Monday to “definitively” cement the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement in the Constitution and ensure recognition for overlooked pro-democracy participants with no family to file applications on their behalf. Lee made the remarks Monday at the ceremony commemorating the 46th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement held at May 18 Democracy Square in Gwangju, which he attended with first lady Kim Hea Kyung. The president reaffirmed his commitment to
