President Lee Jae-myung on the 16th, as Netflix animation "K-pop Demon Hunters" won two Oscars at the Academy Awards, said, "The country that Teacher Kim Gu dreamed of—'a nation that becomes the source, the goal, and the model of a lofty and new culture'—is at last becoming a reality."
On X (formerly Twitter) that day, Lee said, "I send a rousing round of applause along with the people of the Republic of Korea for the meaningful achievement on the prestigious stage of the global film industry," and stated accordingly.
He went on, "I extend deep gratitude to Director Maggie Kang and the production team, who confidently proved the potential and promise of our culture on the world stage, and to the composer and producers of 'Golden,'" adding, "You have given unparalleled pride to Koreans around the world."
He also said, "It took a very long time for stories with us as the protagonists to shine at the center of the world," adding, "Building on today's achievement, the next generation of creators will be able to pursue bigger dreams, on broader stages, more quickly."
Regarding the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Paralympics, which concluded that day, Lee said, "I send warm applause to the national team athletes who delivered shining performances on a faraway foreign land." On the athletes' best-ever results, Lee said, "They wrote a new chapter in sports for people with disabilities in the Republic of Korea while giving the public great emotion and pride," adding, "I am certain the athletes' fighting spirit has surely become hope and a dream for someone."