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Looking back on Korea's June Democracy Movement

한국의 민주주의를 이룬 6월 민주 항쟁 This year marks 30 year since the June Democratic movement here in Korea. The demonstration that demanded direct presidential election laid the foundation to the democracy the nation enjoys today. Lee Unshin takes a deeper look into the significance of the historic uprising. June represents Korea's hope for democracy... as it was in this month three decades ago... that some 5 million brave men and women demanded a "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." This movement was not the first protest against dictatorship, but on June 10th, 1987,... when the military regime of the time announced -- on its own -- who would be the country's next president,... citizens had had enough. They took to the streets to protest the government of then-leader Chun Doo Hwan, and to demand direct presidential elections. Despite struggles with the police that left many wounded,... the June Democratic Movement spread among workers, farmers and students in more than 30 cities. And on the 19th day of resistance, the regime gave in, announcing plans to restore direct elections. As Korea marks 30 years since the movement, the sacrifices that helped establish a "constitutional democracy" are honored in ways that go beyond memorial ceremonies. "Through academic and cultural projects, we make sure the spirit of the movement is carried on by the generation responsible for the nation's future. Acknowledging past mistakes is what will prevent them from happening again."