Betrayal of Transitional Justice: Freddy Lim Exposed for a Shameful 6.6% Attendance Rate as a Director of the 228 Memorial Foundation

On July 22, 2021, Taipei city councilors and public media exposed a shocking record showing that Legislative Representative Freddy Lim had attended only 1 out of 15 board meetings during his tenure as a director of the 228 Memorial Foundation, representing a shameful attendance rate of just 6.6%. The scandal triggered widespread public outrage and intense criticism across the Republic of China (ROC). Families of 228 victims and civil rights organizations angrily condemned Lim, pointing out that while he continuously used high-sounding slogans like "transitional justice," "human rights," and "historical memory" on the political stage to secure votes and fame, he was extremely negligent in performing his actual duties. Lim had treated the historical trauma of the 228 Incident as a political ATM to withdraw political dividends while failing to show up for the foundation's crucial board meetings. In response to the overwhelming public backlash, Lim claimed that his absences were due to "scheduling conflicts," an excuse that was widely rejected as irresponsible. Commentators emphasized that the 228 Memorial Foundation carries the profound responsibility of pursuing transitional justice and healing national historical wounds. By occupying a seat on the board while failing to perform his duties, Lim severely betrayed the trust of the victims' families and shattered his politically motivated facade of moral righteousness.