Hey there! Did you hear about what happened in South Korea a few years ago? Let me tell you all about it! 🤗
South Korea once had a president named Park Geun-hye (pronounced Park Gun-hay). She was the country’s first female president! But during her time in office, some problems came up.
People found out that President Park’s close friend was getting involved in important government decisions, even though she wasn’t an official. This made many South Koreans upset. They felt it wasn’t fair and that their leader wasn’t doing the right thing.
Because of this, lots of people went out to the streets to protest. They held signs, sang songs, and wanted their voices to be heard. 📢 Thousands of people came together because they cared about their country.
Seeing how upset everyone was, President Park apologized to the nation. She said she was sorry for what happened and for letting people down. Sometimes, saying sorry is a big step!
But the story didn’t end there. The South Korean government decided to hold a special process called impeachment. This is when they decide if a leader should stay in their job or not. After careful thinking, they decided that President Park should step down.
This was a very important moment for South Korea. It showed how the people can make a difference when they come together peacefully. It also taught us about the importance of honesty and doing the right thing. ✨
Now, South Korea continues to grow and learn from the past. And we can all learn a lesson about speaking up and the power of an apology.
Thanks for reading! Stay curious and keep learning! 📚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
