Yonhap: TRC 3 Launches Full 13-Member Lineup, Historical Truth-Finding Efforts Enter Full Swing.
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“Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission Launches Full 13-Member Lineup, Historical Truth-Finding Efforts Enter Full Swing”
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Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission Launches Full 13-Member Lineup, Historical Truth-Finding Efforts Enter Full Swing
Published: June 24, 2026, 14:40
SEOUL (Yonhap) — Reporter Yang Su-yeon
“With the appointment of all members to the third-term Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Korea (TRCK), efforts to uncover the truth about historical injustices and restore the honor of victims are set to proceed in earnest.
According to the commission on June 24, President Lee Jae-myung appointed two standing commissioners and eight non-standing commissioners recommended by the National Assembly.
The newly appointed standing commissioners are:
Lee Ho-jung, professor at Sogang University Law School, recommended by the Democratic Party of Korea.
Jang Young-soo, emeritus professor at Korea University Law School, recommended by the People Power Party.
Professor Lee has been active in the fields of human rights and the rule of law, having served as chair of the Institute for Information and Human Rights and executive director of the Catholic Human Rights Committee.
Professor Jang previously served for four years as a non-standing commissioner on the second Truth and Reconciliation Commission and has also worked as an advisor to the National Assembly's constitutional reform committee and the National Human Rights Commission of Korea.
The newly appointed non-standing commissioners are:
Recommended by the Democratic Party of Korea
Kim Young-joo, attorney at Jihyang Law Firm
Kim Jeong-ha, activist with Disability and Human Rights "Balbadak Action"
Jung Won-ok, executive director of the Institute for Culture and Society
Recommended by the People Power Party
Kim Woong-ki, director of the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights
Lee Dong-wook, board member of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)
Choi Chang-ho, attorney at Jeongron Law Firm
In addition:
Lee Hyun-joo, director of the Park Jong-chul Center, was recommended by National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.
Park Rae-gun, board member of the Human Rights Foundation Saram, was appointed as the representative of a minor political party quota and was recommended by the Basic Income Party.
The eight commissioners' terms run from June 24, 2026, through June 23, 2028.
With these appointments, the third-term commission's full 13-member structure is now complete, joining Chair Song Sang-kyo, standing commissioner Kim Gwi-ok, and non-standing commissioner Park Gu-byeong, who had already begun serving following presidential nominations.
Commission Chair Song Sang-kyo stated:
"Together with the commissioners newly appointed today, we will faithfully carry out truth-finding activities that meet the expectations of the public and do our utmost to restore the honor of victims and their bereaved families.”’
Source: Yonhap News Agency (Reporter Yang Su-yeon)
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Another Korean article about the same topic — translated via ChatGPT:
Kyunghyang Shinmun Article:
President Lee appoints 10 Truth and Reconciliation Commission members; formation of the “3rd-Term Commission” completed
Translation via ChatGPT:
Entered: June 24, 2026, 15:06
Reporter: Park Chae-yeon
“Song Sang-kyo, Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, delivers remarks at a press briefing marking the launch of the commission’s third term in March at its offices in Jung-gu, Seoul. (Yonhap News)
The appointment of 10 members to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on June 24 completed the formation of the commission’s third term.
The commission announced in a press release that President Lee Jae-myung appointed two standing commissioners and eight non-standing commissioners on that day. Their terms will run for two years, through June 2028.
The two standing commissioners, who hold vice-minister-level positions, are:
Lee Ho-jung (recommended by the Democratic Party of Korea)
Jang Young-soo (recommended by the People Power Party)
The eight non-standing commissioners are:
Kim Young-joo (Democratic Party recommendation)
Kim Woong-ki (People Power Party recommendation)
Kim Jeong-ha (Democratic Party recommendation)
Park Rae-gun (recommended by the Basic Income Party)
Lee Dong-wook (People Power Party recommendation)
Lee Hyun-joo (recommended by the Speaker of the National Assembly)
Jeong Won-ok (Democratic Party recommendation)
Choi Chang-ho (People Power Party recommendation)
Until now, the third-term commission had been operating with only three members: Chairperson Song Sang-kyo, standing commissioner Kim Gwi-ok, and non-standing commissioner Park Gu-byeong, all appointed by President Lee.
With these latest appointments, the commission’s membership is now complete. The commission stated that it will begin its work in earnest to uncover historical truths, restore the honor of victims, and promote national reconciliation.”