The drama 'Poksak Sogassuda' even brought tears to the president… When asked why he cried

President Lee Jae-myung revealed the reason why he cried watching the drama 'Poksak Sogassuda,' which made the entire nation shed tears.

On the 30th of last month, President Lee invited cultural and artistic figures who contributed to the development of K-Culture to the Fine Glass in the Yongsan Presidential Office for a discussion.

Among those present were Kim Won-suk, the director of 'Poksak Sogassuda,' writer Park Cheon-hyu of the Korean original musical 'Perhaps a Happy Ending,' which won six Tony Awards, soprano Jo Sumi, film director Heo Ga-young, who won first prize in the student category at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, and ballet dancer Park Yoon-jae.

On this day, President Lee stated, "These days, I am mainly interested in how to create ways to make a living," adding that while watching 'Poksak Sogassuda,' he felt, "This could be a decisive opportunity for South Korea to emerge on the global stage as an industry."

He further emphasized, "I hear that 'Poksak Sogassuda' received acclaim in South America and Europe, which really suggests a tremendous potential. I am continuously contemplating how we can develop this, provide our citizens with opportunities to enjoy high-level culture, create jobs, and enhance the national power of South Korea."

He continued, "I thought about whether themes such as mother-in-law conflict and the patriarchal culture of male superiority could resonate with people worldwide, and received an overwhelming response," adding, "I also felt that South Korea's cultural capabilities are not limited to music, but encompass new areas as well."

In particular, President Lee joked about spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung's introduction of 'Poksak Sogassuda' as "the drama that made the president cry," saying, "I thought crying was natural given my age, but perhaps it isn't just that."

In relation, First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, when asked which part of the drama made President Lee shed tears, explained, "He probably thought of the mothers and sisters of our modern history when he saw the protagonist, Ae-soon," adding, "Especially since his late sister-in-law's childhood name was Ae-ja."

President Lee shared teacher Kim Gu's statement about his wish for the nation to become one with the power of culture, saying, "It seems we are standing at the threshold of becoming a cultural powerhouse."

He emphasized, "If we increase national policy investments and support for culture substantially, provide opportunities for our growing generation, develop this into an industry, and expand globally to enhance South Korea's cultural influence, won't we be able to become a world-class and leading nation? That seems to be the most powerful strength."

In conclusion, he expressed, "Thinking about this these days makes me feel proud, but that’s why we are currently struggling to appoint a Minister of Culture. We need someone capable of fulfilling all of this. I hope you can contemplate this with us."

Image source: On the 30th of last month, President Lee Jae-myung smiles while listening to soprano Jo Sumi, who received the highest grade of the Cultural and Artistic Medal from France, during a gathering of cultural and artistic award winners at the Fine Glass in the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul. / News1, On the same day, President Lee Jae-myung and his wife Kim Hye-kyung are seen listening to explanations about writer Park Cheon-hyu, who achieved six Tony Awards with the musical 'Perhaps a Happy Ending,' at the gathering. / News1, Netflix 'Poksak Sogassuda' / Instagram 'netflixkr'