[Photo] President Moon promises to fully resolve issues related to Apr. 3 Jeju Uprising

President Moon Jae-in apologized and offered words of comfort for the victims and family members of those killed during the Apr. 3 Jeju Uprising while attending a ceremony to mark the event in the Apr. 3 Peace Park in Jeju City. Moon became the first president to attend a commemorative event since the establishment of a memorial day in 2014. “We can no longer postpone establishing the truth or restoring the reputations of the victims,” Moon told the audience.

“As president, I offer my deep condolences and words of thanks to the living victims, their families, and the citizens of Jeju who have suffered the full grief and pain of the Apr. 3 Jeju Uprising. Together with the citizens of Jeju, we will remember and be forever conscious of the pain caused by this incident. I deeply apologize for all of the pain caused by the violence of the state” he continued, while promising to fully resolve the outstanding issues related to the uprising.

Family members of victims killed in the Apr. 3 Jeju Uprising cry as a letter entitled, “To Mother” is read aloud by Lee Sook-young at the 70th anniversary event to commemorate the uprising that was held at the Apr. 3 Peace Park in Jeju City. (Yonhap News)

Korean singer Lee Hyo-ri provides the narration during the 70th anniversary event to commemorate the uprising that was held at the Apr. 3 Peace Park in Jeju City. (Yonhap News)