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4 APRIL1,2004
http://www.theargus.org
NATIONAL
THEEYESOFTHEARGUS
Targetingqualifiedcandidates
Candlesonstreet,
O
n February 5, a coalition of 273 civic
individualintegrityandfaithfulness,levelof
gatheringpeople’svoice
groupsacrossthenation,theCitizen’s
reform-mindedness and their views on
Alliance for the 2004 General Election,
human rights and environment issues.
jointly unveiled a blacklist of 66 politicians
“Whenwejudgecandidates,politicianswho
they oppose as candidates in the April 15
are implicated in corruption scandals, have
A
general election. The coalition’s movement
violated election laws, have poor moral
t least 130,000 Seoul citizens gather in the cold streets of Gwanghwamun and
is controversial as it led in the previous
values and carried out their legislative
Seoul City Hall on Saturday March 20 in rallies against the impeachment of
general election in 2000 and swings the
activities in an unfaithful manner are
PresidentRohMoo-hyun.Thenumberofpeopleisjustanestimationbythepolice,but
current political circles. Whereas, in a
excluded from the list. Citizens are able to
theorganizerssayitwasnear200,000.Althoughmorethanaweekhaspassedafterthe
separatemove,thereisanothergroupwhich
take part in our movement through the
passing of the impeachment by the opposition-controlled parliament, it is hard for
is planning to announce a list of reform-
group’s internet homepage and regional
people to accept the matter. Why did so many people throw away their precious
mindedpoliticiansinlateMarchinorderto
voter committees to be created within next
weekends,choosingthecoldasphaltroadsratherthantheirwarmsofasattheirhomes?
conduct support campaigns for them before
month. Even if they are elected, candidates
OnMarch12,ImpeachmentlegislationofKoreanPresidentRohwasproceededby
generalelection.Therepresentativegroupis
who violate election laws during the
the three opposition parties, eclipsing fundamental norms of democratic and civilized
People’s Solidarity for “Mulgari” (Political
campaigning period will face intense
behavior.SuchanimportantlegislationwaspassedswiftlybytheNationalAssembly
Reform) in 2004 General Election. “To
oppositions in order to unseat them,” Choi
whenParkKwan-yongannouncedthat193membersvoted“yes”tothematter,whichis
rejectorsupportcandidatesintheupcoming
Bong-suk,aspokesmanofthegroupsaid.
over 2/3 of the total number of the assemblymen. This was passed, though they
general election by civic groups make an
neglected the procedure of parliament which includes explanation of the matter,
LeeJun-gul/TheArgus
Toward progress of self-appointed
effort to achieve political reform, but only
questioningandanswering,anddiscussion.Asamatterofcourse,peoplebecameangry
UNIVOTERSareshouting“Twentiesarealive!”attheflashmobperformance.
the method is different. The support
watchdogs
ontheabuseofpoliticalpowerbypoliticians’selfishinterest.Peoplegatheredinfront
campaignisviewedtobeafreshattemptto
Civicgroupsshouldbebasedonpolitical
oftheparliamentandcriedouttheinvalidityofimpeachment,andlitthecandlelights.
make clean National Assembly accelerating
Theflashmobhappenedforashortperiodof
lawmakers of the 16th National Assembly
neutrality, seeking fairness and justice. The
Onthenextday,candlelightvigilswerecontinuedeverywhere,andthegatheringnever
moreactivevoters’movementsandcitizens’
timetocarryoutaspecialperformancefora
and another bucket which is empty
group’s campaign for or against specific
stopped during the weekdays. Finally on Saturday, candlelight procession in
claims,” Jung Dae-hwa, a chairman of a
specific purpose, and then volunteers are
symbolizethenew17thNationalAssembly.
candidates in the general election must be
Gwanghwamunshowedthatthecandlelightisnotjustatemporaryfireandexcitement
standing committee said. Meanwhile,
scatteredtothewinds.However,theirvoices
Youshouldsendwhiteballs,meaningclean
conducted legally and fairly to avoid
butpeople’sdesireandexpressionoftheirpoliticalthought.
university
students
organized
and actions were sufficient to attract
and fresh politicians, to 17th National
subjectively targeting individuals with
Confronting such movement of the multitude, Grand National Party (GNP) and
“UNIVOTERS”, Student Solidarity for
attentions to the public. “A turnout of
Assembly by a spoon as a team of two
prejudice. They have already played a
MillenniumDemocraticParty(MDP)shouldstopcriticizingthemjustassupportersof
“Mulgari” in 2004 General Election, and is
twenties’voterwas36%inthe2000general
persons.”Thereporterexplainedtheprocess
significant role as watchdogs and helped in
President Roh and accept the mind of the people with modesty. Current candlelight
expected to expand it into full-scale
elections. I view the turnout in the April
ofthegametocitizens.“Throughthegame,
reformingthecountryandnurturingitsnew
vigilsarenot“illegalandmobilized”asopponentsofthemovementsay,buta“cultural
campaign. Therefore, the reporter joined
2004 general election is lower than the
thegrouparousescitizenstounderstandthe
democracy. The creation of People’s
andvoluntary”assembly.Theassemblybecameafestivalwithconcertsandvoluntary
their activities to inquire the necessity and
previouspolls.So,weplantoperformflash
importanceoftheApril15generalelection.
Solidarity for “Mulgari” in 2004 General
speechesonthestage,aswellassingingtogetherontheground.Inthismood,people
fairnessofthemovement.
mob in order to encourage the twenties’
That’sagoodidea.Ibecameconsciousofa
Electionwaslikeabreathoffreshair.“We
who are in opposition to the impeachment could easily and pleasantly gather in one
participation in politics,” said Kuk Seung-
righttoknowwhocleanrepresentativesare
hopethatourcampaignenablesthepublicto
place and criticize the wrong politics. Tens of thousands of citizens attended a
IntroductionofPeople’sSolidarityfor
min,aSeoulNationalUniversitystudent,the
intheNationalAssembly.AndIwillcasta
properly evaluate and select candidates,
candlelightvigilforvoluntaryretractionoftheimpeachmentbillagainstPresidentRoh.
“Mulgari”in2004GeneralElection
chief of the UNIVOTERS. The group has
vote,”BaeNa-young,aspectator,said.Like
ratherthantoremainasatargetofpolitical
They are creating the atmosphere of political reformation themselves in place of
“Mulgari stands for pulling out spoiled
urgedthatthegovernmentshouldlowerthe
this, the civic group concentrates on
propaganda,” Choi Yul, an executive
oppositionparties,whichignorethewillofpeopleandneverspeakforthem.
water and filling fresh water. We could not
votingagefrom20to19andsetupaballot
stringing up people’s interest in the general
directorofGreenFoundationsaid.
This movement can till the dirty soil of politics gradually, and make the National
ignorethepublic’sstrongdesireforpolitical
boxforabsenteesinthecampus.Nowadays,
electionsandpromotingthepublic’srequest
“Aswecannolongerhopeforpoliticians
Assemblymen pay attention to the people’s power and voice. Although the
reform. Thus, we are aiming to support
the UNIVOTERS engage in campaigns to
forpoliticalreform.
andpartiestoconductreformontheirown,
AssemblymenhavetheirvotingrightsintheNationalAssembly,butfundamentallythe
‘qualified’ candidates for the April general
supportcleanandreform-mindedcandidates
we will hold another round of support
poweroftheirvotescomesfromthepeople’srights.Thepeople’sconstitutionalright
Theiracitivitiesinthelimitsofthelaw
election. Through voluntary participation of
in twenties. “I have experienced something
campaigns and create a revolution by the
shouldbeguaranteedbyallmeans,whichtheAssemblymenshouldnotforgetthis.
the public, we hope that the upcoming
differentandfeltaflamingyouthjoiningthe
The support campaign itself is not illegal
people,” Shin Ok-hee, the event manager
The general election day is only few weeks left, and the concern of the politics is
election succeeds in washing away corrupt
flash mob with the group. And I will go to
andisallowedbytherevisedelectionlawsin
said.Aboveall,peopleshouldberesponsible
risingasthedayisgettingcloser.Inthissituation,thecandlelightralliesshouldbeheld
and incompetent politicians and creates a
my hometown to vote in the April general
2000. The National Election Commission
for the existence of selfish and incompetent
verycarefully,becausetherallycaneasilybeutilizedbyspecificpoliticalinfluences.If
National Assembly for the people,” Park
election,”saidJungMin-suk,afreshmanof
said that although the act of releasing such
lawmakers because people themselves
thecandlelightralliesfalltopropagandaforanyparty,itwillloseitspowerandpeople’s
Byung-woo, an editor of “Mulgari” said.
Hanyang University student, who took part
listsisnotillegal,civicgroupsareprohibited
electedrepresentatives.Throughthesupport
trust.Butthecoreofthegatheringwasalwayspeople,whohavematureandprogressive
With the campaign to reshape the current
intheflashmobaccidentally.
from taking further actions or opinions
campaigns,peoplewhoareabouttogiveup
thoughts,andtheyaregoingtohandleitproperlyintheprocessofthedevelopmentof
political landscape, citizens own the rights
People’sSolidarityfor“Mulgari”in2004
toward particular candidates during the
the voting rights should change their mind
politics. In the same manner, the people are going to cast their votes in the general
and also duties to identify certain political
General Election took part in the 20th
campaigning period. Those actions are, for
and gather their votes for clean politicians
election. The more the people participate and make their voice on politics, the better
candidatestosupportintheAprilpoll.
Anniversary of Korea Women Conference
example, staging outdoor rallies, street
who think people and the nation truly. The
society will be. So the expressions of people’s opinion on voting and criticizing on
celebrating for Mach 8 International
campaigns,distributingleafletstothepublic
civic coalition is staging a nationwide
politicsaredesirable.
Activities and Effect of the support
Women’s Day which held in Yeouido Park
andpublishingadvertisements.
campaigntoeliminatecorruptionandpushes
campaign
onMarch7.Thereporterparticipatedinthe
Andthen,ifthecampaignsarelegal,how
for political reform through the upcoming
About 20 members of the UNIVOTERS
groupasanassistant.Thegrouppreparedfor
cantheysecureimpartiality?Thegroupplan
April15generalelection.
gatheredinfrontoftheHyundaiDepartment
a game which is related to make the clean
to select certain candidates they support
Store and subway station in Shinchon to
17th National Assembly. “There are two
based on standards of evaluation drawn up
ByLeeJun-gul
perform a flash mob on March 6. They
bucketswhicharefullofwateronthetable.
togetherwiththepublic.Candidateswillbe
ByYangSun-young
AssociateEditorofNationalSection
played “Maldukbagki” under the slogan of
Onebucketwhichisfloatedmanyping-pong
estimatedbyanassessmentconsistedofeach
ReporterofNationalSection
“Twenties are alive. Let’s go to the poll.”
balls of five colors is a symbol of corrupt
section such as past lawmaking activities,
HUFSan’sthoughtsaboutgeneralelectioninApril
Womanleaderwhochallengesvestedrights
Studentsareeagertovote
A
s one of a few female lawmakers in the
participation in political circles should be more
politicalworld,KimHee-sun,hadinitiateda
increased to build an equal society free from
speciallegislation,whichwasapprovedonMarch
institutionaldiscriminations,”Ms.Kimsaid.
2toenableaninvestigationintopro-Japaneseand
However, nowadays, Ms. Kim could not hide
-Atotalof574peopleparticipatedinthesurvey
relatedcrimesofthepast.Ms.Kimwholeadsthe
her anxious look because the 16th National
1.Willyouvoteonthegeneralelectionnextmonth?(SupposingthatyouHAVEyourvotingrightevenifyouarenotoldenoughtovote.)
“KoreaParliamentaryLeagueonNationalSpirit”
Assemblypassedtheimpeachmentmotionagainst
has tried to establish the special bill on Japan
PresidentRohMoo-hyun.“Thisisaparliamentary
1.Yes(407,70.9%)
2.No(167,29.1%)
?
?
collaborators during Japan’s colonial period from
coupd’etat.Rohhastriedtoobservetheprinciple.
2.Whatisthemostimportantmeasureto
3.Whyareyounotvoting?
4.Whatisthemostimportantmatterthat
1910 to 1945 for last three years. She burst into
Heisaformerhumanrightslawyeraswellasthe
chooseacandidatewhenyouvote?
theAssemblymen-electedshouldpay
tears when the National Assembly passed the
presidentwhowaselectedwiththesupportofthe
attentioninthefirstplace?
incompletelawtosetupaspecialcommitteethat
people. He has sought to push through political
④
③
⑤
investigatesanti-nationalactivities.
and economic reforms against conservatives.
④
①
④
③
“With the passage of the bill, now we would
However,theoppositionpartiesvotedtooustRoh
③
open the way for the most extensive inquiry into
from the presidential office of Chong Wa Dae,”
②
①
②
②
①
pro-Japanese activities by Koreans during the
Ms.Kimshoutedwithanger.
colonialrule.Anditisthechancetoliquidatethe
“Even I am ashamed of myself as a
①Creating jobs and recovering economy (the
① It is difficult to go home because of the long
ashamedpasthistorically.Also,ithasbeenproved
representative, I believe in the judgment of the
revivalofbusiness)(413,72.0%)
①Image and policy of a candidate’s party (195,
distance (Currently living far from a polling place.)
thatjusticeandtruthalwayswineventhoughtime
people.Ihopetheywillmakeawisejudgmentin
②Diplomatic issues (on the US, North Korea and
47.9%)
(33,19.8%)
etc.)(28,5.0%)
passes.However,Iamnottotallysatisfiedwiththe
theupcominggeneralelection.TheConstitutional
②Personal careers and pledges of the candidate
②There is no trustful candidate to vote (distrust
③Problems of education (Students avoiding
aboutpolitics)(66,39.5%)
(146,35.9%)
law because the bill is considered not enough to
Court said they would handle presidential
science and engineering departments, and
③Have not enough time because it is mid-term
③Relationshipwiththecandidate(4,1.0%)
increasingpersonaleducationfees)(50,8.7%)
retrievethepastasitwasrevisedandsomeitems
impeachment as soon as possible to minimize
④Data, prepared by various civil groups (62,
period.(6,3.6%)
④Civil liberty activities (question affecting human
15.2%)
④Notinterestedinpolitics(62,37.1%)
rights)(36,6.3%)
wereeliminatedtoserveconservativelawmakers’
possibledisorderinstateaffairs.”
⑤Others(47,8.2%)
demands,”Ms.Kimsaidinagriefvoice.
After the impeachment motion, the whole
Ms.Kimisadescendantofaleaderwhofought
countrywasgrippedwithheightenedtensionand
YeoHee-soo/TheArgus
F
NationalAssemblywoman,KimHee-sun.
ifteenthofAprilisthedayforthe
the last voting rate, the election for
pledges of the candidates were also
forKorea’sindependence.Asmostindependence
anxiety. Ms. Kim worries about what kind of
general election of the 17th
president,whichwas36percent.Itis
important standards; 146 students
fighterscouldn’tsupporttheirfamilies,herfamily
futurelaysaheadforthetroubledcountry.“From
National Assembly. It will be a
very positive outcome for
(35.9%)choseitfortheiranswer.Itis
suffered from poverty and it was hard for her to
the Japanese imperialism, irregularities and
devote myself to fight by any means to preserve
meaningful day with respect to the
development of politics, if the result
very fortunate that only 4 students
receive a proper education. “I have a treasure
corruption were handed down subsequently. This
democracy with all the people who are worried
reconfirmationofthecivicawareness
comestrueonApril15.
thought the relationship with a
which would never be changed. It is a postcard
is deeply related to vested rights and the
aboutthefutureofKorea.”
on politics. It will also be a close
On the other hand, lack of both
candidate is important. Such school
whichwassentfrommyfather.Ihavehadamind
conservative force in our society. From then on,
Ms.KimaddedtotheHUFSans.“Irecommend
competitionamongparties,duetothe
interest and trust on politics still
tiesorregionalismshouldberejected
toworkforcountry,cherishingthepostcardinmy
our historical consciousness has been fogged due
ahistoricaltourtotheyoungpeople.Historyhelps
impeachment proceedings of
remains. Those who answered “no”
intheelection.
heart whenever I meet a bitter challenge,” Ms.
to lack of efforts to find out the real truth of the
judgingthefuturebytellingthepast.Inthepast,
presidentRoh.Itisregrettablethatthe
on the first question (167 students)
The majority of HUFSans (413
Kimrecalled.
past. Therefore, after the April 15 general
people who had power and money lead society,
period of this specific survey about
chose “not interested in politics (62
studentsoutofthosewhoparticipated
In the Chun Du-hwan dictatorship, Ms. Kim
elections, I will present the revised bill on pro-
but in the future people who are clear with
general election was before the
students, 37.1%)” and “there is no
on the survey, 71.9%) hope that the
founded Korea Women’s Hot Line (KWHL) in
Japanfigurestothe17thNationalAssembly.The
historical consciousness and self-confidence will
impeachment, which raised a great
candidate to vote (66 students,
Assemblymen-elected put on efforts
1983,workingforwomen’shumanrights.KWHL
people should be concerned about our history
bethenewleader.So,IdesireHUFSanstobethe
concernaboutpolitics.Atotalof574
39.5%)” as the reason why they are
on creating jobs and recovering
has participated in national campaigns for legal
continuingly to clear up remainders of pro-
new leader who lead korean society in a better
students participated on the paper
not going to vote on question No. 3.
economy. It showed that university
reforms and new legislation related to women’s
Japaneseperfectly.”
direction.”
survey.
In fact, these apathy and distrust
studentsfeelseriousaboutthelackof
right. Ms, Kim struggled against domestic
After the interview, Ms. Kim got herself ready
Firstofall,407HUFSansanswered
(74.6%) are the main reasons of the
jobs and current economic situation.
violenceaswellassexualviolencebycounseling
to take part in the candlelight vigils in
“yes”onquestionNo.1,whetherthey
lowvotingrate.
Otherspointedoutthereformationof
victims.“Atthetime,Iwentinandoutofprison
Gwanghwamun where thousands of people
aregoingtovoteornotonthegeneral
On question No. 2, 195 students
politics, upgrading public welfare,
frequently. Despite hardships, we prolonged
gathered, protesting the impeachment against
election. This result presented that
(out of 407, who chose “yes” on
makingacorruption-freesociety,and
retirement age of women from 25 to 55 and
President Roh. Whenever Ms. Kim talked over
over 70 percent of the students are
No.1,47.9%)saidtheymeasureeach
developingoflocalsocieties.
continued to claim that the Hoju system, ‘The
something, her words were full of passion. The
ByYangSun-young
going to practice their voting rights.
candidate by his/her party’s image
headofafamilysystem,’shouldbeabolished.In
reporter desires that she would maintain her
ReporterofNationalSection
This number is almost doubled from
and policies. Personal careers and
ByLeeJun-gul/TheArgus
myopinion,asamorefundamentalway,women’s
passion to the 17th National assembly. “I will

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