S. Korea's defense ministry issues first official apology for April Third Jeju Incident

  • 5 years ago
국방부, 제주 4•3사건 71년만에 "깊은 유감과 애도" 표명

For the first time, South Korea's defense ministry has expressed regret and condolences over the bloody military crackdown on Jeju.
On Wednesday,... a ministry official delivered an official apology and a statement recognizing the sacrifices of the island's people.
He said the ministry agrees with the special legislative act... that officially recognizes that civilians were killed in civil disturbances and armed conflicts with the military that began in the 1940s.
The official added that Vice Defense Minister Suh Choo-suk will be visiting the memorial space set up at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square to pay respects to the victims.

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