Chosun Ilbo said foreign journalists were ‘crazy’ to block Gwanghwamun Square



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Square blockade defense fence research blockade of the pro-wen (mun) regime (Chosun Ilbo page 1)
Foreign reporter “This is a scene that I have not seen in Pyongyang … I am literally crazy” (Chosun Ilbo p. 3)
Locked in the wall of a car and trapped in a fence … On the day of Hangeul, Gwanghwamun turned into a labyrinth (Donga Ilbo p. 10)
Turn off Gwanghwamun … Liberate the tourist spot (JoongAng Ilbo page 1)
Even with worries, delays and bans … Conservative group, ‘East, West, South Protest’ outside Gwanghwamun (3 pages from Kyunghyang Shinmun)
Reduced barrier installation and easier checkpoints compared to Gaecheonjeol … There was no major conflict (Segye Ilbo page 3)
Decrease in discrimination, still conflict … Gwanghwamun Square, closed again (Kukmin Ilbo, page 3)

After the National Foundation Day on the 3rd, the wall of the police car appeared on the 9th, Hangeul Day. However, the wall of the police car was built only along the roads like Sejong-daero, not around Gwanghwamun Square, like on the day of National Foundation Day. In Gwanghwamun Square, instead of the wall of a car, a steel fence was installed to prevent entry to the square. This is to prevent conservative groups that have set out to hold a rally in the midst of the Corona 19 broadcast.

▲ 5 pages of Chosun Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ 5 pages of Chosun Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of the Kyunghyang Shinmun on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of the Kyunghyang Shinmun on the 10th.

Although the wall of the police car was smaller than at the time of Gaecheon Day, the police mobilized around 180 units and 11,000 men, similar to the Gaecheon Day level, to manage the assembly and press conference held in Seoul. .

The morning general newspaper on the 10th reported that Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo, who took care of the news, reported that despite Hangeul Day, it was difficult for citizens to access the Statue of King Sejong because access to the Plaza Gwanghwamun was difficult. Chosun Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo argued that there are many tourist attractions like amusement parks, so why not build a car wall?

On the other hand, Kyunghyang Shinmun, Segye Ilbo and Kookmin Ilbo, who dealt with the same news, reported on the aspect of reducing the installation of vehicle walls compared to the last rally of Gaecheon Day. The Kyunghyang Shinmun noted that conservative groups continued protests on the outskirts of Gwanghwamun as the entire Gwanghwamun area was monitored to prevent COVID-19 infection.

▲ Page 1 of Chosun Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of Chosun Ilbo on the 10th.

On the cover of Chosun Ilbo, “Even in Korean, citizens couldn’t even access the statue of King Sejong.” “On this day, 37 gatherings were reported in downtown Seoul, including Gwanghwamun Square, Jonggak, and Deoksugung Palace. Most of them were anti-government oriented demonstrations, such as the Moon Jae-in regime’s condemnation of corruption and the end of the political quarantine. The police banned these meetings and blocked the source because they could interfere with the coronavirus quarantine and spread the infection. “

It was also written that people complained about the blockade of the Gwanghwamun area by borrowing from citizens. Chosun Ilbo said, “On this day, an office worker was asked to present a police ID nine times while walking 800 meters from City Hall Station in Jung-gu, Seoul to Gwanghwamun Station in Jongno-gu. . He wrote: ‘I was not here to participate in the rally, so I was so stupid, could I block the passage asking for identification?’

He also cited articles on social media by foreign journalists. Chosun Ilbo said: “A foreign reporter who experienced the blockade of Gwanghwamun on the Korean day said, ‘I have been to the military parade in Pyongyang twice and I have never seen anything like this.’ Chad O. Carol, CEO of Korea Risk Group, which runs North Korean media outlet ‘NK News’, told social media that ‘I was going to a bakery for lunch and received police checks four times.’ He also said he was literally crazy. “

▲ Page 1 of JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of the JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 1 of the JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.

Chosun Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo also compared the area of ​​Gwanghwamun Square to crowded tourist spots. Chosun Ilbo said, “At the same time, amusement parks such as Lotte World and Seoul Grand Park and national roads were full of citizens who came to enjoy the three-day vacation until the weekend.” On the cover of the JoongAng Ilbo, “At the same time in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, in front of the ticket office of the parking lot and attractions, people in a long line were trapped without maintaining a 1m interval. Seoul Gimpo Airport was packed with tourists trying to catch a flight to the region to enjoy the Christmas season. “Gwanghwamun is reportedly blocked and tourist attractions are in conflict.

The Dong-A Ilbo was the only one who wrote an editorial. In an editorial that read: “Do you agree to block the full mobilization of public power again?” Dong-a said: “Although many people raised criticism and concerns independently from the conservative and progressive camps for this kind of excessive response , the government doesn’t seem to care. “Isn’t that a sign of getting addicted to the sweet taste of the authoritarian era of mobilizing physical force?”

▲ An editorial by Dong-A Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ An editorial by Dong-A Ilbo on the 10th.

On the other hand, the Kyunghyang Shinmun pointed out that despite concerns and pressure, conservative groups held marches, interviews and rallies of vehicles sporadically everywhere. Kyunghyang Shinmun said, “As the police banned large-scale gatherings in central Seoul on the 9th of the Korean language, due to the spread of Corona 19 infection, only sporadic press conferences were held in the Gwanghwamun area, Jongno-gu. It was built, but it did not surround Gwanghwamun Plaza as if it was aware that public opinion was criticizing the blockade of the assembly fountain ”.

▲ Page 3 of the tenth Kyunghyang Shinmun.
▲ Page 3 of the tenth Kyunghyang Shinmun.
▲ Page 3 of the 10th Segye Ilbo.
▲ Page 3 of the 10th Segye Ilbo.

The Kookmin Ilbo said: “Unlike National Foundation Day, the police buses did not surround Gwanghwamun Square. The number of checkpoints also decreased from the last 3 days, ”he reported. Segye Ilbo said, “Small press conferences instead of large gatherings were held throughout central Seoul. Amid concerns over the spread of the Corona 19 and controversy over the response, the press conference and vehicle demonstration ended without a major accident. Following the opening day, a driving vehicle demonstration was also held. The ‘patriotic patrol team’ proceeded with the vehicle route to former Minister Cho Guk’s home in Bangbae-dong, Seoul and Minister Chu Mi-ae’s home in Guui-dong. The Republican Party also held a vehicle rally near the Songpa-gu Sports Complex. “

Lime Asset Management Fund ‘Kang Ki-jeong, Former Policy Director’ of the newspaper is suspected

There is growing suspicion that Lime Asset Management, which had suffered 1.6 trillion won in damages, lobbied for political relations in the past. Former Star Mobility Chairman Kim Bong-hyun, known as Jeonju of Lime Asset Management Fund, attended the Seoul Southern District Court as a witness on the 8th. President Kim testified: “Last July, the CEO of Star Mobility, Lee Kang-se, put 50 million won in a shopping bag when he said he would hand it over to the head of the Blue House, Jeong Moo-jung at the time. “

▲ Page 8 of the JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ Page 8 of the JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th.

Lee Kang-se, former chairman of Gwangju MBC, is suspected of being the link between Lime and the political world. The prosecution formally charged Lee with arrest in July on charges of embezzlement, concealment of teacher evidence, and violation of the Lawyers Act under the Aggravated Punishment Act for specific economic crimes.

The media insisted that the alleged fund fraud lobby be fully investigated. In an editorial, the Kookmin Ilbo said: “Star Mobility CEO Lee Kang-se, who handed over the money, also denied meeting with former director Kang on company affairs, but had never received money from the former president. Kim. However, it is premature to conclude that Kim’s testimony is false. The date and place, the delivery process and the content of the conversation were specific. “

▲ An editorial by Kukmin Ilbo on the 10th.
▲ An editorial by Kukmin Ilbo on the 10th.

The Kookmin Ilbo said: “If it is true that the Chief Secretary of the Blue House tried to deal with corruption after receiving money, it is clear corruption of a power type. Although it is late, it is still necessary to investigate the truth through investigations against former boss Kang and CEO Lee, ”he advised.

The Kookmin Ilbo said: “In the Lime-Optimus Fund fraud case, the suspicion was raised that several influential passport personnel were involved, but the investigation was slow. The prosecution is accelerating the investigation into the subpoena of former lawmakers and incumbent legislators who have recently raised suspicions of pressuring the financial sector. Don’t go left to right and do a thorough investigation. He pointed out that if he investigates passively while he sees the notice of power, the stigma of a political prosecution will be eliminated.

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