Army revokes 33 commendations awarded to soldiers linked to 1980 pro-democracy crackdown
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-19 14:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Human Rights, Military & Defence, South Korea, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Tuesday it has revoked 33 commendations that were awarded to soldiers in the name of an Army chief for their roles in a bloody crackdown during the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju.
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