D-17: Korean Presidential Election – A Revolution of Light for Sovereignty and Peace

D-17: 2025 한국 대통령 선거 – 주권과 평화를 위한 빛의 혁명


"Embracing the spirit of May in Gwangju--a spirit of shared struggle and solidarity--

we will complete the Revolution of Light."

— May 17, 2025, Lee Jae-myung, Presidential Candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea

"함께하는 투쟁과 연대의 광주 오월 정신을 품에 안고,5월 광주정신으로 빛의 혁명을 완수하겠습니다."

5월 17일, 2025년, 이재명 더불어 민주당 대통령 후보.

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