Ruling Party Lawmakers Share 'Geon-guk Jeonjaeng' Viewing Proof... Han Dong-hoon Also Joins

Highlighting the Life and Politics of Former President Rhee Syngman

Documentary film 'The Founding War' featuring former President Syngman Rhee's 1954 New York car parade scene. Image source: Provided by Docustory

Amid a series of 'endorsement posts' from ruling party figures who watched the documentary film "The Founding War," which highlights the life and political journey of former President Syngman Rhee, it has been reported that Han Dong-hoon, the Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, also viewed the film.

According to party officials, Chairman Han watched "The Founding War" on the afternoon of the 12th at a movie theater in Yeouido, Seoul, along with some staff members from the Emergency Committee Chairman's office.

The film focuses on emphasizing the achievements of former President Rhee, the founding president, including his youthful independence movement, his belief in liberal democracy, and accomplishments during his tenure such as land reform.

Earlier, ruling party lawmakers encouraged viewing the film by posting reviews on social media during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

Lawmaker Kim Young-sik wrote on Facebook, "Through 'The Founding War,' I was reminded of the importance of the legitimacy of the Republic of Korea's system and the spirit of the constitution, and it became an opportunity to confirm the superiority of the market economy under strong security."

Lawmaker Park Soo-young also pledged, "The upcoming April general election is the 'Second Founding War.' The free right-wing must win to reclaim our proud history that has continued through founding, industrialization, democratization, and modernization."

Former Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Park Min-sik said, "If you are a political leader of the Republic of Korea, I hope you do not get trapped in a one-sided view of history but objectively look at Syngman Rhee's merits and faults."

Former lawmaker Na Kyung-won stated on Facebook the previous day, "I hope that through this film, the evaluation of Korea's heroes will be properly established and pride in the Republic of Korea will be solidified."

Released on the 1st, "The Founding War" is a documentary film that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of former President Syngman Rhee and the first generation of the nation's founding. As of the 12th, the film has attracted a cumulative audience of 240,000, ranking third at the box office, with over 50,000 viewers on Lunar New Year’s Day alone.

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