The Democratic National Funeral of the Lee Han-yeol(1987)

The Democratic National Funeral of the Lee Han-yeol Synopsis

This is 8mm film footage documenting the Democratic National Funeral held for the late Lee Han-yeol on July 9, 1987. It was shot by Kim Si-cheon, a member of Dolbit, the Korea University Film Study Group, as part of the club’s activities. The material was never screened—even within the club—after it was filmed. It includes, among other scenes, a speech in front of Seoul City Hall by Lee In-young, who at the time served as chair of the Seoul Area College Student Representatives Council and president of the Korea University Student Union. A primary historical record of the funeral, captured from the perspective of a student participant.

The Democratic National Funeral of the Lee Han-yeol (1987) is a documentary film, released on July 9, 1987 with a runtime of 3m.