Former Democratic Party Leader Criticizes Proposal to Remove Street Name
Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo’s suggestion to abolish “Hongbeomdo Janggun-ro” in Yuseong-gu has been met with strong opposition from Song Young-gil, the former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, leading to a heated dispute.
A Show of Respect
Former representative Song Young-gil visited the grave of General Hong Beom-do at Daejeon National Cemetery on the morning of the 10th. During his visit, he expressed his concern about the mayor’s attempt to remove a street named after the revered general. “The Yoon Seok-yeol government acknowledges the independence struggle and achievements of General Hong Beom-do in the independence movement. However, the mayor of Daejeon seems inclined to eliminate any remembrance of this great leader,” Song stated.
In a harsh critique, Song went on to say, “They say when a goby jumps, a grasshopper jumps too, and this mayor is a grasshopper. I don’t know if he is trying to be overly loyal to the government, but his actions resemble those of the pro-Japanese group Iljinhoe.”
Bolstering National Identity
Song also emphasized the significance of the Battle of Bongo-dong and Cheongsan-ri, comparing it to North Korea’s Battle of Pochonbo led by Kim Il-sung. “The Battle of Bongo-dong and Cheongsan-ri represents a national struggle that surpasses North Korea’s claim of independent leadership in national liberation. This history should be recognized as the authentic heritage of the Republic of Korea. Doing so reinforces the superiority of South Korea’s legitimacy over that of North Korea and strengthens our political foundation,” Song argued.
A Divisive Proposal
Mentioning Mayor Lee’s remarks during a city administration briefing, where he deemed it inappropriate to display a bust of General Hong Beom-do in military history, Song’s comments triggered a vigorous debate. In response, Yuseong-gu Mayor Jeong Yong-rae firmly asserted that there would be no change to the road name. Meanwhile, the Daejeon City and Daejeon Democratic Party of Korea district veterans groups also opposed the mayor’s position.
A Call for Preservation
Various veterans groups, including the Coalition of Anti-Japanese Independence Movement Organizations, the Woodang Lee Hoi-young Memorial Society, the Hong Beom-do General Memorial Society, and the Korean Studies Research Institute, united in their visit to the grave of General Hong Beom-do. They called for the cancellation of plans to remove the busts of independence war heroes in the Military Academy and for punishment of those responsible, while also urging legislation to recognize the legitimacy of the Armed Forces.
A Social Media Spat
Following Song’s remarks, Mayor Lee took to social media to directly attack the former CEO. He wrote, “A rotten me is polluting the Daejeon River” and “The only place a rotten animal can go is prison.”
Previously, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, established an honorary road named ‘General Hong Beom-do’ to commemorate the burial of the remains of the General in Daejeon National Cemetery in 2021. This road stretches for 2km, starting from Daejeon Metro Line 1 Station to Daejeon National Cemetery, where General Hong Beom-do is interred. A commemorative sign highlighting General Hong’s accomplishments marks the beginning of the road.
To protect ‘Hongbeomdo Janggun-ro’, Yuseong-gu Daejeon organized an event that began at Hyeonchungwon Station on the Daejeon Municipal Railway. Participants walked approximately 4km, passing through the crossroads of Hyeonchungwon Station and Deokmyeong Interchange, ultimately reaching General Hong Cemetery. The event also featured a ‘Janggun-ro walking competition’.
Song Young-gil, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, speaks after visiting the grave of General Hong Beom-do at the Daejeon National Cemetery in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon on the 10th. random news
While Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo suggested that ‘Hongbeomdo Janggun-ro’ in Yuseong-gu should be abolished, Daejeon, Song Young-gil, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, attacked this directly, triggering a war of nerves.
Former representative Song Young-gil visited the grave of General Hong Beom-do at Daejeon National Cemetery on the morning of the 10th and said, “The Yoon Seok-yeol government does not deny the independence struggle and achievements of General Hong Beom-do in the independence. movement, but the mayor of Daejeon has the spirit to remove a street named after the general. “I’m making a verbal statement,” he said.
He went on to criticize harshly, saying, “They say when a goby jumps, a grasshopper jumps too, and this mayor is a grasshopper. I don’t know if he is trying to be too loyal to the government, but his actions are like those of the pro-Japanese group Iljinhoe.”
In addition, former representative Song said, “Compared to North Korea’s claim that it is independently leading national liberation, the Battle of Bongo-dong and Cheongsan-ri is the fruit of a national struggle incomparable to the Battle of Pochonbo led by Kim Il -sung,” and “This should be established as the authentic history of the Republic of Korea.” “It is a basis for asserting that the legitimacy of South Korea is superior to that of North Korea and a way to strengthen our political backbone,” he said. argue.
Previously, Mayor Lee said in a city administration briefing on the 7th, “It is not appropriate to have a bust of General Hong Beom-do in the military history,” and “We must trace the general’s life path in clear and re-examine his merits and demerits, and if there are many mistakes, General Hong Beom-do should be abolished.” He raised a debate when he said,
In response, Yuseong-gu Mayor Jeong Yong-rae refuted, saying, “There will be no road name change,” and Daejeon City and Daejeon Democratic Party of Korea district veterans groups objected to the mayor’s comments.
About 40 members of veterans groups, including the Coalition of Anti-Japanese Independence Movement Organizations, the Woodang Lee Hoi-young Memorial Society, the Hong Beom-do General Memorial Society, and the Korean Studies Research Institute, also visited the grave of General Hong Beom -do on this day and cancel the removal of busts of independence war heroes in the Military Academy and punish those who planned and led this. , calling for legislation on the legitimacy of the Armed Forces.
Mayor Daejeon Lee Jang-woo SNS captures
However, after CEO Song’s comments, Mayor Lee posted a post directly attacking former CEO Song on his social media. He said, “A rotten me is polluting the Daejeon River,” and “The only place a rotten animal can go is prison.”
Previously, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, to commemorate the burial of the remains of General Hong Beom-do in Daejeon National Cemetery in 2021, an honorary road named ‘General Hong Beom-do’ was built on a 2km section of Daejeon Metro Line 1 Station the National Cemetery to Daejeon National Cemetery where the remains of General Hong are interred. A sign commemorating the achievements of General Hong has also been placed at the start of the road.
Meanwhile, Yuseong-gu Daejeon, which is trying to protect ‘Hongbeomdo Janggun-ro’, ‘Hongbeomdo Road’, started an event that started from Exit 3 of Hyeonchungwon Station on the Daejeon Municipal Railway at 3pm on the 10th and walked about 4km through . Crossroads of Hyeonchungwon Station and Deokmyeong Interchange to General Hong Cemetery. A ‘Janggun-ro walking competition’ was held.
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