Marking the 60th Constitution Day

Some 1,600 government officials and lawmakers attend a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the Constitution at the National Assembly yesterday.

National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-o, Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, Supreme Court Chief Justice Lee Yong-hoon, Constitutional Court Chief Justice Lee Kang-guk and National Election Commission Chairman Goh Hyeon-cheol attended.

In a congratulatory speech, Kim said, “The National Assembly should take the lead in uniting the people and act as a venue for resolving different opinions and conflicts.”

To mark the occasion, events were held including a laser show, flower exhibition, KBS Open Concert, and a national flag-making event.

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