President Lee Jae-myung announced that South Korea will use all available measures to punish the glorification of state-perpetrated violence [1].

The move signals a hardening of the government's stance on historical accountability and the protection of victims' dignity. By targeting the celebration of national violence, the administration seeks to prevent the distortion of history and ensure that those who insult victims face legal consequences [1].

During a public appearance, Lee said that any acts of glorifying national violence crimes or insulting the victims must be strongly punished using every available tool [1]. He said the necessity of eradicating such behaviors was paramount, comparing them to "poisonous mushrooms" that must be rooted out [1].

Beyond immediate penalties for speech and behavior, the president called for a fundamental change in the legal framework governing these crimes. Lee said lawmakers should pass legislation that would remove the statute of limitations for state-perpetrated violence [1].

Such a legislative shift would allow the government to prosecute perpetrators of state violence regardless of how much time has passed since the crimes occurred [1]. This approach aims to ensure that justice is not barred by technical expiration dates, providing a legal pathway for victims to seek redress for crimes committed by the state [1].

The president's remarks highlight a priority to protect the memory of victims and prevent the recurrence of state-led atrocities through strict legal deterrents [1].

“"Any acts of glorifying national violence crimes or insulting the victims must be strongly punished."”

This policy shift indicates an effort to institutionalize historical justice in South Korea. By removing the statute of limitations, the administration is attempting to close legal loopholes that often protect former state officials from prosecution for human rights abuses, while simultaneously treating the denial or glorification of such acts as a punishable offense.