The speakers at the rally declared that the "government" authorities' promotion of the conclusion of a military agreement with Japan is an illegal action against history and that it deserves condemnation.

Lee Myung Bak is just like Ri Wan Yong as he has committed treasons indelible in the history of the Korean nation, they said.

Recalling that Japan openly betrayed its ambition to revive militarism, they stated it is intolerable to conclude a military agreement with Japan, which is keen to grab Tok Islets and refuses to repent of its past crimes.

They emphasized the need for the people to rise in actions in order to put the situation under control.

They urged Japan to take an honest stance of repenting of its crimes.