Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung: ”A government that rejects the appeals of parents who have lost their children cannot last long” (South Korea)

On the 12th, ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Corporal Choi Soo-geun, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung responded to a letter published by the mother of the late Corporal Choi Soo-geun, saying, "My son became a star in the sky, and everything stopped.
I can't stop thinking about the heartbreaking cry of the mother of Corporal Choi Soo Geun, who said, "Time that stopped for the mother of Corporal Choi Soo Geun seems to be flowing again."
In an article titled "I read the letter containing the heartfelt appeal of the mother of Corporal Choi," Lee wrote, "The family is visiting us. Even now, I want to open the front door and let the light in."
The public is asking why our son, who looks like he would come in smiling, had to die. For what reason and under whose orders was a Marine in his 20s forced to go to the hospital without even a life jacket?
"If we were a normal country, we should have uncovered the truth, consoled the souls of the young soldiers who suffered loss, and consoled their families and comrades. However,
"As the first anniversary of Corporal Choi's death approaches, the ruthless authorities have been hell-bent on concealing the truth, killing the young soldier two and three times and hurting the heart of his family," he said.
"I would like to express my deepest condolences and heartfelt words of resolve to the bereaved families who are enduring immeasurable sorrow every day," Lee said.
"The Democratic Party will definitely pass the special investigation bill in the 22nd National Assembly, reveal the truth about this unfortunate death, and thoroughly pursue those responsible for the accident," he said.
Lee said, "The first responsibility of a nation is to protect the lives of its citizens, and young soldiers are no exception.
"We will take responsibility for our broken nation so that precious lives are no longer sacrificed for inexplicable reasons and the truth is no longer hidden," he wrote.
He continued, "I once again urge the government and ruling party to: If there is even the slightest bit of empathy left for the tragic and heartbreaking suffering of the victims,
"Please support the path to uncovering the truth, and do not reject any more the pleas of mothers to ensure that the same tragedy is not repeated among our soldiers," he repeatedly stressed.
He added, "The state must respond to the simple wish of the people to mourn their children who have passed away and spend the rest of their lives together."