Memory of two outstanding Asians to promote the democratic process

 Mrs. Aquino, the Philippines, South Korea Kim Dae-jung yesterday
are major domestic news media prominently reported the death of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung's message, in particular, more comprehensive network media and objective presentation of the results of Kim Dae-jung life of struggle and the contribution of democracy to South Korea, which is gratifying. Kim is South Korea one of the founders of modern democracy, is a great fighter for democracy and the patriot. his legendary fight, go through fire and life enrichment modernization of Korea the tortuous course. Kim later years the ; widely criticized, and by the South Korean policy and public opinion of the very sad. as gratitude for the benefit of the country and the rights of the people who do, South Korea, seven countries will be held at the funeral of his. Lee said: enthusiasm for democracy and unity. tireless efforts. Another outstanding personality mm Corazon Asia. Cory Aquino. Cory Aquino assassination of her husband, decided to brings up the banner of constitutional democracy, promote the concept of democracy and rule of law and power, led the Coase corrupt authoritarian regimes, an unyielding struggle, and finally to opposition leader status, with the first woman president, was , loved by the people. wife after the death of the Filipino people into a great sorrow, a million people for her funeral, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the ten days of national mourning, praise her: . Lady's former assistant, said: People Power campaign of violence to push democracy in the country. Her courage, determination and sense of morality inspired everyone, including me. Gandhi, Mandela, like a candle to encourage people to illuminate the road. their glorious faith, the cause of humanity and personality to Asia and left a precious spiritual wealth.
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people Myanmar to express respect and sorrow, with the text contained a total of two network Myanmar history, commemorate the martyrs yellow skin:
Philippines mourning on the political stage, was affectionately known as Filipinos, son Aquino II. 1967, Aquino II, was elected senator. He intends to run for president of the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and the then political differences into political opponents, forced into exile in the United States in 1980.
Corazon is the original ordinary virtuous housewife, but with the tragic events of 1983 changed her life. Her husband Aquino returned from exile, returning to the capital flight from the United States in Manila. by the military in Aquino out of the plane, unfortunately, was assassinated. She returned to the Philippines from the United States tolerate the grief care of things, from the Marcos regime engaged in opposition political struggle.
1986, the domestic and international pressure forced Marcos to declare a general election. Aquino is opposition Chief of Staff Fidel Ramos defected. Millions of people took to the streets against the B sand dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, and surrounded the presidential palace, known as people power in the same year the Nobel Peace Prize nominee, she was regarded as a symbol of democracy Philippines, won the respected parties.
Aquino always have a strong sense of country. She in the political, economic, and military implementation a series of reform measures, including abolition of the state Legislature, the Senate and House of Representatives to change legislation; restructuring the Supreme Court; formulation and implementation of such a new constitution. term of office, and her resolve to counter the various forces seeking to overthrow the government, although the experience of seven military coups, Enron eventually complete their terms.
Mrs. Aquino after leaving office has been keeping a low profile style. but her popularity is still actively involved in highly public activities, promote clean. Cory Aquino's life is considered a model for Asian women in politics. (This article transferred from the international line - Kyung Hee University School of Economics study, graduate, engaged in the election of members of Congress transport .1954. Although unsuccessful, he was recommending a spokesman for the Democratic Party. 1961 election for the first time in Parliament was elected, but the Park Chung-hee The military coup and void. legitimate election, challenged political strongman Park Chung-hee.
only 4.4% of the results of Kim's weak difference failed. but the Congress but was significantly rewritten form: Kim Dae-jung led New Democracy Party won seats in Parliament a significant jump, and Park Chung-hee occupied by the ruling Democratic Republican Party much lower than two-thirds of seats, from the law, has been difficult to launch a motion to amend the constitution. This is a dictatorship of Park Chung-hee blow.
opposition political forces in the rise of democracy, the crisis exacerbated the sense of Park Chung-hee. the end of the election, Kim Dae-jung was immediately arrested, accused of horse was oncoming truck Zhuangfei, peer supporters immediately killed. Kim survived but the hip was hit, sit down permanent disabilities.
Kim forced into exile, was Korean Central Intelligence agents abducted, forced into a cargo ship back to South Korea. shocking incident, up to Korea-Japan diplomatic issues. If not, the CIA received information in a timely manner to put pressure on the high seas of gold almost was into the sea.
in South Korea, was placed under house arrest for many years under the Kim Dae Jung insisted on unyielding, irrational struggle and become well-known symbol of the indomitable hero and democratization .1978 citizenship restored in February, he re-join the political movement, is on May 18 re-arrested, and the incentive to become one of the Kwangju incident. Kwangju incident was suppressed, the Kim Dae-jung as the Under tremendous pressure from public opinion the international community, in January 1982, was commuted to life imprisonment. after deportation, at the end of exile in the U.S..
the mid-eighties South Korea, although still in the structure of military dictatorship, but in the face of domestic and pro-democracy student movement, in particular international commitment to the Seoul Olympics, has become a spent force .1985 authoritarian rule in February, Kim Dae-jung returned from the United States forcibly break through the barrier, immediately placed under house arrest. but after not long to lift the ban by Chun Doo Hwan .
Kim citizenship was restored in 1987, to form peace Democrats, challenge Roh began, until 1992, challenged Kim, defeated, and, later issued a statement to retire, had played a writing life. until 1995 years, the establishment of the National Congress for New Politics, Kim Dae-jung as president, to re-revert to the political arena.
1997, the Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong pil alliance since 1948 in South Korea's first opposition party since the founding of a former president. Kim Dae-jung After taking office, delivered a bold and decisive push forward financial reform, and fully involved in the International Monetary Fund also launched, the implementation of the IT industry to encourage economic reform, rebuilding the national economy. the result, not only revive the economy in the short term, more so South Korea to become world-famous ; peace and prosperity policy correction of left-wing political line. This also occurred for the later planted the seeds of tragedy Roh Moo-hyun. (on this blog, Ning Liu has abridged)