President Lee Jae-myung Sends Eulogy to Joint Memorial Service for Civilian Victims of the Korean War
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President Lee Jae-myung has sent a eulogy to a nationwide joint memorial service honoring civilians who were killed by the military and police before and after the Korean War. This is the first time a sitting president has sent a eulogy to this event.
In his eulogy, President Lee said he would actively pursue efforts to locate the families of the victims. Civilian casualties before and after the Korean War have long remained insufficiently known, and bereaved families have for a long time demanded that the truth be revealed.
This year's memorial service was held in conjunction with the activities of the third term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Past Affairs. The Commission is responsible for investigating the truth of state violence incidents that occurred in the past and restoring the honor of victims and their families.
The government says it will continue its work to find the remains of victims and their families. This eulogy is being viewed as an example showing that national-level attention to the issue of civilian casualties during the Korean War is continuing.
Sources: Chosunbiz
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