Leaders from the People Power Party and other prominent politicians gathered on October 26 at the National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the 47th anniversary of former President Park Chung-hee's death. They expressed their commitment to uniting conservative forces, particularly in response to the film "Assassins," which they claim distorts history regarding the assassination of Park's wife, the late Yuk Young-soo.
During the memorial service, lawmaker Na Kyung-won stated, "North Korea has denied and distorted the responsibility for this tragedy (the attack on Yuk) for half a century, and there have been recent attempts to contaminate our society with conspiracy theories about it."
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also paid tribute, saying, "This year, I particularly miss the compassionate Yuk Young-soo alongside President Park." Lawmaker Lee Jin-sook expressed concern, stating, "In South Korea today, there are forces that deny the history of our nation, belittle the sacrifices made to protect it, and undermine the achievements of industrialization, threatening our liberal democratic system and constitutional order."
The memorial service emphasized Park's contributions to national infrastructure, including the Gyeongbu Expressway and Pohang Steelworks, which played a significant role in economic development. Remarks were made that seemed to evoke nostalgia for Park among conservative factions, particularly in light of recent political and economic challenges.
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk did not deliver a separate eulogy but wrote in the guestbook, "For my entire life, for my country and people, I will build a new Republic of Korea in the spirit of Park Chung-hee." He is scheduled to visit Park's birthplace in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, on October 30.
Prior to the memorial service, the People Power Party held a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, where several members praised Park's achievements during his lifetime. Floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik remarked, "Park Chung-hee was at the forefront of breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving the 'Miracle on the Han River' that astonished the world. However, as seen in the film 'Assassins,' the left continues to engage in reckless distortion and defamation."
He added, "But no single film or low-level agitation can conceal the truth of our great history. The prosperity we enjoy in South Korea today is proof of that truth."
Supreme Council member Woo Jae-jun stated, "President Park gave our people hope that they could live well and prosper, planting the seeds that have grown into today's advanced nation of South Korea. His undeniable great achievements will not be overshadowed by films like 'Assassins.'"
During the memorial service, lawmaker Na Kyung-won stated, "North Korea has denied and distorted the responsibility for this tragedy (the attack on Yuk) for half a century, and there have been recent attempts to contaminate our society with conspiracy theories about it."
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also paid tribute, saying, "This year, I particularly miss the compassionate Yuk Young-soo alongside President Park." Lawmaker Lee Jin-sook expressed concern, stating, "In South Korea today, there are forces that deny the history of our nation, belittle the sacrifices made to protect it, and undermine the achievements of industrialization, threatening our liberal democratic system and constitutional order."
The memorial service emphasized Park's contributions to national infrastructure, including the Gyeongbu Expressway and Pohang Steelworks, which played a significant role in economic development. Remarks were made that seemed to evoke nostalgia for Park among conservative factions, particularly in light of recent political and economic challenges.
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk did not deliver a separate eulogy but wrote in the guestbook, "For my entire life, for my country and people, I will build a new Republic of Korea in the spirit of Park Chung-hee." He is scheduled to visit Park's birthplace in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, on October 30.
Prior to the memorial service, the People Power Party held a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, where several members praised Park's achievements during his lifetime. Floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik remarked, "Park Chung-hee was at the forefront of breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving the 'Miracle on the Han River' that astonished the world. However, as seen in the film 'Assassins,' the left continues to engage in reckless distortion and defamation."
He added, "But no single film or low-level agitation can conceal the truth of our great history. The prosperity we enjoy in South Korea today is proof of that truth."
Supreme Council member Woo Jae-jun stated, "President Park gave our people hope that they could live well and prosper, planting the seeds that have grown into today's advanced nation of South Korea. His undeniable great achievements will not be overshadowed by films like 'Assassins.'"
* This article has been translated by AI.
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