Pyongyang, December 24 (KCNA) -- Papers here today denounce Kim Young Sam for having granted special pardon" and "restoration of rights" to Chun Doo Hwan and Roh Tae Woo who are the principal culprits of the Kwangju Massacre and the prime movers of irregularities and corruption and those involved in the "December 12 army purge coup" and the massacre.
Rodong Sinmun says the release of the two traitors and "restoration of rights to citizenship" is an unbearable insult and challenge to the South Koreans and the conscience of the world calling for a stern punishment upon those involved in the Kwangju Massacre.
The news analyst further says:
Chun and Roh are butchers of the nation and ringleaders of the scandals who called out armed forces to crack down upon the "spring of democracy" after the shameful end of the "yusin" dictator and committed the "December 12 army purge coup" and the May 18 Kwangju Massacre.
In setting Chun and Roh free, Kim Young Sam declared them innocent. The thrice-cursed crime can be committed only by Kim Young Sam who is a product of the "fifth and sixth republics" and a source of fascism and irregularities and corruption like Chun and Roh.
Minju Joson in a commentary says Kim Young Sam's "special pardon and restoration of rights" are a crime aimed at showing clemency to the former "presidents" of South Korea and thus guaranteeing his safety after the expiration of his term.
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