President Lee Jae-myung stated on July 17, "A government of popular sovereignty must uphold the fundamental principle that the people are the true owners of the nation."
During a citizen invitation event at the Blue House's guesthouse to commemorate the launch of the 'Light Commission' on this Constitution Day, he emphasized, "Democracy and popular sovereignty must never be threatened again, and no one should attempt to stand above the Constitution."
The 'Light Commission' is a presidential advisory body established in March, aimed at promoting various initiatives that honor the spirit of citizens who resisted the previous government's illegal martial law.
Attendees included Chairperson Park Mi-kyung, Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon, along with over 100 citizens and representatives from civic groups who opposed the martial law.
President Lee recalled, "I remember the faces of countless citizens who endured the winter on asphalt, sharing a single thermal blanket, and rushed to Namtaeryeong to extend a hand of solidarity with farmers. The great people chose unity over division, peace over violence, and action over silence."
He assessed, "This clearly demonstrated that while democracy in South Korea may be shaken, it will never collapse."
He reiterated plans to designate December 3 as 'National Sovereignty Day' and emphasized, "We will actively promote the establishment of a digital archive to ensure that K-Democracy can serve as a model for democracies worldwide."
President Lee added, "As a citizen of South Korea, I once again express my deep respect and gratitude to the people."
He and the attendees watched the documentary film 'Ran 12.3,' directed by Lee Myung-se, which addresses the martial law situation.
Director Lee expressed, "I am very pleased to be able to share this moment with the President and the citizens, who are the main characters of the film. I hope today's film viewing becomes a meaningful time of solidarity."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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