On the afternoon of February 10, Democratic Party Representative Park Chan-dae attended a book launch event at the National Assembly Library in Yeouido, Seoul, where he posed for commemorative photos with attendees. Photo provided by Rep. Park’s office
“We will forge a broader future through the unity of citizens who thwarted the December 3 insurrection.”
During the launch of his book “Black Sleet” at the National Assembly Library on February 10, Rep. Park Chan-dae (Incheon Yeonsu-gap) emphasized, “Reflecting on my role as the Democratic Party’s floor leader at the time, preventing martial law was nothing short of miraculous.”
This book launch is seen as the beginning of Park’s campaign for the Incheon mayoral race. He plans to hold another launch at his alma mater, Inha University, on March 2, aiming to rally support in Incheon.
The event drew over 1,000 attendees, including National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, Deputy Speaker Lee Hak-young, Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, Basic Income Party leader Yong Hye-in, Social Democratic Party leader Han Chang-min, advisor Kwon No-gap, and Rep. Park Ji-won. Also present were Rep. Kim Kyo-heung (Seo-gu Gap), an Incheon mayoral candidate, former Incheon mayor Song Young-gil of the Pine Tree Party, and former Incheon mayor Park Nam-chun.
“Black Sleet” is a vivid account of the 123-day response from December 3, 2024, to April 4, 2025. It includes firsthand narratives of soldiers breaching the National Assembly walls, the tense moments of halting martial law troops just before they entered the main chamber, and stories of staff surviving on kimbap and instant noodles.
Rep. Park recalled, “The most striking image was the helicopter circling above the Assembly during the night of martial law, with snowflakes appearing black under the spotlight.” He explained, “I chose the title ‘Black Sleet’ to ensure we never forget that critical moment.”
He stated, “Trapped in the main chamber, our only option was to gather a majority to vote for lifting martial law. Our ability to strategize cohesively through 49 caucus meetings was thanks to citizens clinging to hope.” Park added, “Safeguarding democracy is an ongoing journey. We must move towards a new South Korea and a more expansive future through persistent solidarity.” He reflected, “This crisis, following the Candlelight Revolution, reminds us of what we’ve preserved. Through this 123-day account of lifting martial law, impeachment, arrests, and dismissals, I aim to reaffirm the values we’ve protected.”
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