Lee Jae-jung on the 'assassins' controversy: "The political world distorted the film"

Amid daily controversy over assassins, Lee Jae-jung, a member of the Democratic Party and chair of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, claimed on the 5th, "Violent situations against actors and creators that go beyond boundaries continue, and this film clearly does not include President Park Chung-hee's involvement within the scope of cinematic imagination." On the contrary, regarding the 'assassins' controversy, he said, "The film does not distort history, but the political sphere distorts the film ," and added, "Be honest. Isn't there something else you dislike and feel uncomfortable about in the film?" He questioned whether he disliked the reappearance of issues symbolized by the Park Chung-hee regime's emergency measures—such as long-term dictatorship, the abuses of the Central Government, media suppression, and the behind-the-scenes aspects of the 1965 Korea-Japan Agreement. The People Power Party is reportedly demanding the appointment of witnesses and references related to the 'assassin(s)' controversy during the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit, and regarding this, The chairman said, "If you want to question or comment on this film during the audit, please watch the film first and speak first." He continued, "If you join this trend without watching the film and without any basis for judgment, you will feel ashamed of yourself later," and emphasized, "Bringing this film to the National Assembly audit is also a gag on creative work and a reckless act of violence. As the chairman of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, I will be firm in upholding my principles." Regarding the People Power Party's plan to send a letter to the Singapore International Film Festival requesting the withdrawal of the screening of the opening film of 'Assassin(s),' he also emphasized, "Please, let's end this humiliating the international community. When the festival officials and the international community receive those documents, they will think of martial law in 2024," he said. ,,,It seems the People Power Party's approval rating has slightly rebounded recently,,, but they're doing pointless nonsense again!!!!!!!