President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung watches the film “My Name Is” about Jeju 4·3—and calls for abolishing the statute of limitations on state violence that violates human rights

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung sit with 165 citizens—sharing the message beyond the usual distance of authority

On the evening of the 15th at the CGV in Yongsan, Seoul, President Lee Jae-myung and his wife, Kim Hye-kyung, went to the theater to watch “My Name Is,” which addresses the “Jeju 4·3 incident.” Designed to coincide with “Culture Day,” held every Wednesday, the event also included 165 ordinary citizens selected through an SNS raffle, adding additional meaning. It shows the firm will of the person responsible for state affairs to share historical truth with the public and to listen closely to people’s voices.

President Lee Jae-myung took the stage before the screening for a brief meet-and-greet, clearly describing the “Jeju 4·3 incident” as a “horrific tragedy.” He said that “political power” is always standing behind mass murder and other cruel acts that violate human dignity.

In particular, he laid out an uncompromising push to seek responsibility as a way to fundamentally put an end to “state violence that violates human rights.” President Lee said that dealing with matters from the past must not stop, adding, “As long as the perpetrator is alive, we must hold them accountable to the end. And if there are inheritance assets that were accumulated unjustly, those responsible must be held accountable as well—even for generations to come.”

President Lee Jae-myung highlights his call to abolish the statute of limitations on state violence alongside First Lady Kim Hye-kyung at the stage greeting

This shows President Lee Jae-myung and his wife, along with film-related officials, standing onstage in front of the auditorium seats. At the event, President Lee strongly called for the “complete abolition of the statute of limitations” for “state violence.” He directly referred to “Germany,” which tracks down and prosecutes Nazi war criminals until the end, and stressed that “statute of limitations” and “time limits for extinguishing criminal liability”—limits of legal imagination—must be rendered completely meaningless in the face of crimes against humanity.

After referring to recently announced measures to revoke honors and medals for those involved in “state violence,” President Lee Jae-myung said, “I hope this film becomes a powerful catalyst for creating a just society where people respect one another and live together.”

That day, President Lee Jae-myung and his wife exchanged friendly greetings with the production team, including director Jung Ji-young, who held the megaphone, and actor Yeom Hye-ran, who appeared in the film. After the screening, they also had time for active conversation and took group photos with citizens who filled the seats.

President Lee Jae-myung stares at the screen—carrying the weight of history

This shows President Lee Jae-myung and his wife seated in the movie theater audience, focusing on the screen. In the face of the heavy reality of history, the “Jeju 4·3 incident,” their pain and their overwhelming sense of duty as the top official in charge of state affairs are evident. Their steady resolve to heal the wounds of the past and move forward as a “just Republic of Korea” is conveyed clearly through the solemn atmosphere at the scene.