As a devoted fan and admirer of Bong Joon-ho’s masterful storytelling, I find myself deeply moved by his bold stance against President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent declaration of martial law. The film industry’s unified voice, led by the visionary director of Parasite, resonates with a universal call for justice and democracy that transcends national borders.
Approximately 2,500 individuals from the South Korean film industry have added their signatures to a request for the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, following his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this week.
A significant number of prominent figures in Korean cinema and K-drama, such as director Bong Joon-ho (of “Parasite” fame) and popular actors like Gang Dong-won (“Peninsula”), Son Ye Jin (“Crash Landing on You”), and Park Eun-bin (“Extraordinary Attorney Woo”), along with 77 local film industry associations including the Directors Guild of Korea and Producers Guild of Korea, have all lent their signatures to this document.
A total of 2,518 Korean film industry professionals endorsed a petition that was active for 30 hours from Thursday to Friday, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily. Notable figures among the signatories included Kim Go-eun, Jun Ji-hyun, and Cha Seung-won.
The entertainment industry in South Korea is not isolated in its demand for the president’s resignation. Over ten thousand protesters gathered outside the South Korean National Assembly on Saturday, coinciding with local legislators voting within on impeachment. The impeachment vote appears to have stalled in Seoul on Saturday evening as most members of the president’s party abandoned the chamber to evade taking part in the process. In the meantime, the opposition has been attempting to persuade members of the president’s party to rejoin and support his removal, which requires a two-thirds majority under Korean law.
The emergency martial law declared on Tuesday goes beyond rational thinking, even surpassing the limits of creative storytelling. It might seem unbelievable, even fantastical, but it has become a reality. Members of the Korean film industry, in their petition signed on Friday, no longer view Yoon Suk Yeol as the President of South Korea, but rather as a criminal.
Since Tuesday evening, South Korean politics have faced a critical situation due to Yoon’s unexpected declaration of martial law, which he subsequently withdrew six hours later following widespread public disapproval and a united decision by the National Assembly to rescind it.
On Saturday, earlier in the day, Yoon addressed a crowd in Seoul, expressing sincere regret over any distress caused by his actions, yet choosing not to step down himself. Instead, he implied that the ultimate choice would be made by his political party.
As a passionate supporter, I can’t help but draw chilling parallels between the recent power play by our president, who’s currently facing strong political opposition and intense media scrutiny, and South Korea’s harsh military regimes of the ’80s. The suggestion of martial law stirs up painful memories from that era.
The film industry statement goes on to say: “The first crucial action towards restoring Korea’s global standing and resolving this chaotic situation is removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. If impeachment offers the swiftest route, then it should be initiated. Alternatively, if there exists a faster method to oust him, that avenue must be pursued. This decisive action is an absolute necessity for President Yoon Suk Yeol and those involved in the martial law declaration, who have been exposed as traitors.
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2024-12-07 15:24