Jo Jin-woong's choice was not wrong. President Lee Jae-myung and his wife spent meaningful time watching the film "Independence Army: The Ongoing War" narrated by Jo Jin-woong.
On the 17th, President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung watched the documentary film "Independence Army: The Ongoing War" (directed by Moon Seung-wook, produced by the Independence Army Production Committee and the Hong Beom-do General Memorial Foundation, Blue Film Works, Jenni Film; sponsored by the Korean Liberation Association; distributed by Blue Film Works) at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan, Seoul, with general audience members. The presence of actor Jo Jin-woong, who served as the narrator, made the event even more meaningful.
Earlier, on the 16th, President Lee Jae-myung stated on social media, "Let's remember together with the film 'Independence Army' as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of liberation," and added, "We are watching the film recommended by actor Jo Jin-woong." He further encouraged the public to join by stating, "The prosperity and freedom we enjoy today are rooted in the unyielding will for liberation and the sacrifices of countless unnamed heroes."
The newly released film "Independence Army: The Ongoing War" is a documentary highlighting the life of independence activist General Hong Beom-do and the history of Korea's independence war, produced by the Korean Liberation Association and the Hong Beom-do General Memorial Foundation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of liberation. Jo Jin-woong not only provided narration but also accompanied the repatriation of General Hong Beom-do's remains in 2021 as a national special envoy, sharing in that historic moment.
In particular, Jo Jin-woong participated in the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day ceremony held at the Sejong Center on the 15th, where he read the pledge of allegiance to the flag, adding to the solemnity of the occasion honoring the meaning of liberation.
The screening of the film by the presidential couple on this day was organized to remember the sacrifices of the independence army and the Korean Liberation Army in light of the 80th anniversary of liberation, which carried great significance for the public. Previously, Jo Jin-woong explained, "The 'Independence Army' covers fundamental stories of why Korea sought independence, which is something everyone should know regardless of political beliefs."
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