Chungnam Provincial Assemblyman Lee Jonghwa Proposes Ordinance to Discover and Support Unrecognized Independence Activists

"A Historic Mission to Restore Justice and Remembrance"

Assemblyman Lee Jonghwa of Chungnam Provincial Council, who proposed the ordinance on the discovery and support of unrecognized independence activists. / Photo by Chungnam Provincial Council

The Chungnam Provincial Council announced on June 11 that it had given legislative notice of the "Ordinance on the Discovery and Support of Unrecognized Independence Activists of Chungcheongnam-do," which was proposed by Assemblyman Lee Jonghwa (Hongseong 2, People Power Party).

This ordinance was proposed to establish an institutional foundation for systematically discovering independence activists who participated in the independence movement during the Japanese colonial period but have not received national honors, in order to restore their honor and provide respect to their bereaved families.

The ordinance stipulates that the governor is responsible for formulating and implementing policies to promote the discovery and support of unrecognized independence activists. It includes provisions for collecting and verifying supporting evidence, assisting unrecognized activists and their bereaved families or relatives in applying for national honors, promoting the system and application procedures, and spreading the spirit of the independence movement through education and content production.

Lee Jonghwa emphasized, "There are still many people who remain buried in history despite their dedication to the nation's independence," and added, "Discovering and supporting them is not just an administrative task, but a historic mission to restore justice and remembrance."

Meanwhile, the ordinance is scheduled to be reviewed and decided at the 359th regular session, which will be held until June 24.

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