DP Criticizes PPP's Letter to Withdraw "Assassin(s)" Screening: "A Film-Blocking Party"

The Democratic Party of Korea has criticized the People Power Party for its decision to send a letter to the Singapore International Film Festival requesting the withdrawal of the opening film selection of "Assassin(s)," calling it an attempt to "block the screening of a film." The controversy surrounding the film is now escalating into a political dispute.

On October 4, Democratic Party floor spokesperson Jeon Eunsoo stated in a written briefing, "Is the People Power Party a 'film-blocking' party that even intervenes in the screening decisions of international film festivals?"

Junsu Jeon, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea. Yonhap News Agency

Spokesperson Jeon pointed out, "The Park Geun-hye administration compiled a blacklist of artists critical of the government and excluded them from support, and the Yoon Suk Yeol administration sternly warned the organizers of a competition for awarding a satirical cartoon drawn by a high school student. This is not an unfamiliar scene."

She continued, "The People Power Party claims to champion freedom at every opportunity, yet they unhesitatingly censor content they disagree with. The true character of the People Power Party is that of a bossy organization that suppresses the freedom of criticism while claiming to speak for liberty."

She further demanded, "Immediately withdraw the request to cancel the screening at the Singapore International Film Festival," and added, "You should not deprive audiences of their right to enjoy culture."

Earlier that day, the People Power Party decided to send a letter—signed by all its members—to the Singapore International Film Festival, requesting that the selection of "Assassin(s)," a film dealing with the assassination attempt on First Lady Yuk Youngsoo, be withdrawn as the opening film. Originally, Assemblyman Joo Jinwoo had planned to send a letter in his own name, but as more lawmakers expressed their intention to join, the party leadership began preparing the necessary procedures.

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