Ex-S.Korean Prez jailed by civic groups gets pardon

Seoul, December 27, 2012 : .

South Korean civic organizations criticized Mondays special pardon of former President Park Geun Hye, who was in prison on corruption charges.

They claimed that it is a setback to democracyYonhap News Agency reports that 1,001 activists from various civic organizations, such as the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, and Peoples Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (KCTU), held a press conference at the Presidential Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, earlier in the day.They demanded the end of amnesty.Yang Kyung-soo, chief of KCTU said that President Moon Jaeins unilateral pardon to ex-President Park who was beaten through candlelit (rallies) constitutes a threat to South Korea’s democracy.

Moon will be remembered by history as the sinner who trampled on democracy and reversed the progress of history.Protesters were also concerned that the pardon could lead to "seeds discord", which in turn may cause "excessive socio dissipation.

" In celebration of the New Year, the government gave Park special pardons on December 24.Moon granted a special amnesty in recognition of Parks declining health.Park is currently serving 22 years in prison after being removed from office and impeached for corruption and influence-peddling charges.

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