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On the 10th, the 2nd Committee for Truth and Reconciliation was inaugurated. On the morning of that day, President Geun-sik Jeong held a press conference. Yunhap news
The Truth and Reconciliation Committee (Truth and Reconciliation Committee) was created on the 10th to clarify the truth of human rights violations, such as the case of the island of Silmi and the case of uniform support from the brother. The Truth Reconciliation Committee is a temporary independent state agency established and agreed upon by Yeo-Ya based on the Old Business Act. The second period started 10 years after the first Truth Reconciliation Committee was active from 2005 to 2010. (See JoongAng Ilbo digital project 『#Finding the day’s shot … Silmido 50 years)
He received a request for a truth investigation in late 2022
The Second Truth Reconciliation Committee investigates the facts of human rights violations that occurred during the anti-Japanese independence movement, before and after the Korean War, and during the authoritarian regime. It is active for 3 years (can be extended for 1 year) from the date of the initial investigation. From that day until December 9, 2022, the victim receives a request for an investigation into the truth of the victims or survivors for two years. You can visit the Civil Service Office on the fifth floor of the Namsan Square Building in Jung-gu, Seoul in person or submit an application by mail. Local governments across the country also accept in person and by mail. When the request is received, it is reviewed and an investigation is decided within 90 days.
About 170 victims of the ‘Uniform Assistance for Brothers Case’ requested the first truth investigation. Two representatives of the victims visited the Civil Affairs Office of the Truth Reconciliation Committee at 9 am and submitted the request directly to President Jeong Geun-sik (a professor in the Department of Sociology at Seoul National University). They cried, saying, “I’ve been walking a ‘road’ too far, but my heart is broken.”
“Re-investigation of the Silmido case in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense”
Even if the truth is not requested, the Truth Reconciliation Committee can decide for itself and initiate an investigation ex officio. The Silmido incident, which occurred 50 years ago, is considered a major event. This is because related films were made in the 2000s and the Ministry of Defense itself was investigated, but many suspicions remain that have not been resolved. The Defense Ministry has lobbied for the Truth Reconciliation Committee to re-examine the Silmido case. The following are questions and answers with President Geun-sik Jeong.
On August 23, 1971, Silmido operatives escaped en masse and then destroyed themselves in central Seoul with grenades. Subsequently, four surviving officers were executed and secretly buried. Central photo
- The background to the launch of the second Truth Reconciliation Committee
- “I solved considerable problems through the first phase of activities, but there are also problems that could not be solved. Furthermore, after the first period, the democracy of the Republic of Korea developed and the people’s sensitivity to human rights increased, and many incidents were not recognized during the first period. This is the background to the launch of the second period after the agreement was reached. By organizing past history, we will lay the foundations for a freer and more creative political community for future generations. “
- The difference in the second period compared to the first period
- “The investigative power has been strengthened. It is characterized by the introduction of a new closed hearing aid. You can have a key reference person attend the hearing. Sanctions have been strengthened for parties who intentionally interfere with the committee’s investigation or do not cooperate. Looking at the objectives of the investigation, we will focus on the application case as in the first period, but instead of then, we will try to discover and investigate the case ex officio ”.
- When will the committee be formed?
- “The president is appointed by the president and the ruling party and the opposition party send four members each. As far as I know, 4 members of the ruling party have been confirmed, but 4 members of the opposition party are undecided. I think it is because there are many other problems. If necessary, I will visit the representative of the opposition party and the internal representative and ask for their cooperation. “
- If the regime changes, will the dynamics of the activity decrease?
- “It is a hasty concern. More and more people recognized the problem of truth as a problem beyond that of women and the night, progress and conservatism. Based on this, he can do his job well. “
- When will the re-investigation of the Silmido case begin?
- “When a committee is formed and researchers are hired, they will be fully aware of its importance and will consider it carefully. I think we can get closer to the truth only when the Truth Reconciliation Committee and the Ministry of Defense cooperate well.
Reporter Minjoong Kim [email protected]
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