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Civic groups, including the Free Korea Homeland Defense Corps, announced that they will hold a series of rallies from April 1st to 6th in Seoul, Daegu, and Busan, urging the retirement of incumbent National Assembly members from politics.
These rallies aim to encourage citizen participation by delivering sharp criticism towards the respective lawmakers in front of their district offices.
April 1st: In Front of Assembly Member Ko Dong-jin's Office in Gangnam, Seoul
First, in Seoul, the sixth rally will be held on Wednesday, April 1st, at 11:30 AM in front of the district office of National Assembly Member Ko Dong-jin (Gangnam-gu B) located on Samsung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
The organizers plan to deliver strong criticism towards Assembly Member Ko, calling him "an opportunist elected through favorable nomination." Following the rally, a march of approximately 2.2 km will take place near the Eomma Grand Shopping Mall.
April 2nd-4th: In Front of Offices of Assembly Members Kim Ki-woong, Kwon Young-jin, and Woo Jae-joon in Daegu
In Daegu, a series of relay rallies will continue for three consecutive days from the 2nd to the 4th.

On Thursday, April 2nd, at 5 PM, a rally will be held in front of the district office of Assembly Member Kim Ki-woong, referred to as a "weed that came in," near Gyodae Station on Daegu Subway Line 1. On Friday, April 3rd, at 5 PM, a rally will take place in front of the district office of Assembly Member Kwon Young-jin, described as an "incompetent opportunist," near Duryu Station on Daegu Subway Line 2, followed by a 2 km march. On Saturday, April 4th, at 2 PM, a rally will be held in front of the district office of Assembly Member Woo Jae-joon, known as "Han Dong-hoon's shadow," near Bokpyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, also with a 2 km march.
May 5th-6th: In Front of Offices of Assembly Members Jeong Seong-guk and Cho Gyeong-tae in Busan
In Busan, a rally targeting Assembly Member Jeong Seong-guk will be held on Sunday, April 5th, at 4 PM at Seomyeon Heart Square, followed by a 2.5 km march. The organizers criticize Assembly Member Jeong as "Han Dong-hoon's mouthpiece."

On Monday, April 6th, at 4 PM, an offensive will be launched against Assembly Member Cho Gyeong-tae, labeled as having "leftist DNA," in Jangnim-dong, Saha-gu.
The organizers stated that these individuals "fail to represent the sentiment of the local populace" and that "voters will directly hold them accountable for incorrect nominations and political actions."
The series of rallies is jointly organized by Voter Revolution, Free Korea Homeland Defense Corps, Republic of Korea ROTC Patriotic Comrades Association, Dr. Oi, Central High School Patriotic Comrades Association, Youth Forum Sijak, TK Alliance, TKYC, National Salvation Daegu Struggle Headquarters, Busan Free Democracy Union, and Bright Free Youth Union.
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