Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the opposition's ongoing attacks related to the film 'Assassins,' which depicts the assassination of former First Lady Yuk Young-soo. He questioned, "Should politicians blame actors as well?"
In a post on his Facebook page, Kim stated, "Films belong to filmmakers, evaluations belong to audiences, and the political arena should focus on people's livelihoods."
He referenced a biblical phrase, saying, "What belongs to the geisha should go to the geisha," and noted that the controversy surrounding a fictional film addressing events from 52 years ago and testimonies from 37 years ago is reminiscent of this saying.
Kim emphasized the importance of distinguishing between different realms, stating, "Respect for the bereaved, appreciation for creativity, and testimony against dictatorship are all valuable. Historical criticism belongs to records and verification, while film criticism belongs to critique and audiences."
The conservative camp has claimed that the film 'Assassins' implies the involvement of former President Park Chung-hee in the assassination of Yuk Young-soo, labeling it as historical distortion. The People Power Party plans to send a letter signed by all its members requesting the withdrawal of the film's selection as the opening feature at the Singapore International Film Festival.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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