[The Hankyoreh, July 7 2008] [Editorial] Surrender to the people

Hundreds of thousands of candles filled the center of Seoul again on July 5. The unfavorable weather did not put the candlelight out, and riot police and an offensive from the conservative media did not shrink the numbers either. The streets were filled with songs of victory and rhythms of advancing forward, and there was the burning resolve of strong solidarity. It was because of this one is able to dare declare, to an administration and old conservative establishment that had abandoned pride and sense of sovereignty, that the people have won.