| Ruling Democratic Party of Korea Chairman Rep. Lee Nak-yon, center, speaks after paying a visit to the May 18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, Monday. His visit to the southwestern city was part of his efforts to ease anger and regain trust from citizens who were unhappy with Lee's proposal to pardon imprisoned former Presidents Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak. Both his supporters and critics gathered at the cemetery to hold demonstrations. / Yonhap |