South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-sook emphasized on November 15 that the phrase, "If you engage in the independence movement, three generations will suffer," should no longer exist in society. He stated that the sacrifices made for the nation should lead to pride and honor for future generations.
During the 8th Open Brunch held at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Han remarked, "The freedom and prosperity we enjoy today were not achieved easily." He added, "It is because of the sacrifices of our patriots and independence activists, who endured hardships for the sake of the nation during its darkest times, that today's South Korea exists."
Han expressed a heavy sense of responsibility regarding whether the sacrifices made for the country's independence have been honored in the lives of their descendants.
The government plans to expand appropriate recognition and compensation for sacrifices and dedication. Starting next year, it will address the issue where only one generation of descendants received compensation upon the death or recognition of an independence activist. The compensation scope will be expanded to cover at least two generations.
Han pledged, "Above all, efforts to honor and remember our ancestors must endure across generations. We will ensure that citizens can believe that dedication to the nation will never be forgotten, and descendants can live with pride, fostering a societal atmosphere and culture where we collectively remember and emulate our heroes."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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