The article reveals that the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Korea is set to address the Hammy massacre and the death of No Soo-seok. The Hammy massacre, which occurred in 1968, involved the South Korean military killing 135 residents in the village of Hammy, which the commission previously dismissed as the involved victims were of a different nationality than the South Koreans. Additionally, the death of No Soo-seok, a law student who died during a protest in 1996, was not within the scope of the earlier commissions but can now be included in the forthcoming investigations. Lawyer Kim Nam-joo, who is associated with both cases, expressed his commitment to push for justice for the victims as the scope of the new commission has been expanded to include incidents prior to 2001. This newly expanded focus offers hope for the legal representatives and families of the victims who have sought recognition and accountability for past injustices. The article contextualizes this initiative against the backdrop of South Korea's ongoing struggle with its authoritarian past and the need for reconciliation. As the third Truth Commission prepares for its launch, Kim Nam-joo emphasizes the importance of shedding light on these historical events as a means of healing societal wounds. The commission's examination of the Hammy massacre and No Soo-seok’s death represents a crucial step in acknowledging the suffering of the victims and promoting accountability within South Korean society. The article underlines the potential impact of these investigations on public perception and historical narrative regarding South Korea’s military actions during the Vietnam War.