Jeollanam-do Honors the Sacrificial Spirit of Patriotic Martyrs and Fallen Heroes

The 71st Memorial Day Ceremony Held
Over 400 Veterans' Families Gather in Jangheung
Various Events Including Security Photo Exhibition

On June 6, Jeollanam-do held the 71st Memorial Day Ceremony at the Chunghontap in Jangheung to honor the noble spirit of sacrifice of the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes.

The ceremony was attended by Youngrok Kim, Governor of Jeollanam-do; Daejung Kim, Superintendent of Jeollanam-do Office of Education; Sung Kim, Mayor of Jangheung County; Seungbeom Ko, Commander of the 3rd Fleet; leaders of veterans' organizations in the Jeonnam region; veterans' families; and approximately 400 others.

The event began at 10 a.m. with a moment of silence, followed by a floral tribute, incense offering, Governor’s commendation awards, a memorial address, and a group singing of the Memorial Day song.

Jeollanam-do Governor Youngrok Kim is offering incense at the ‘71st Memorial Day Ceremony’ held at the Ye-yang Park Memorial Tower in Jangheung County on the 6th.
[Photo by Jeonnam Province]

In particular, the pre-ceremony commemorative performance by the popera group Bigman Singers, including songs such as "My Soul Becomes the Wind" and "Bimok," provided a meaningful moment to honor and console the spirits of the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who sacrificed for the country and its people.

In his memorial address, Governor Youngrok Kim stated, "True patriotism is not about grand slogans, but begins from the sincerity that comes from within our hearts. I ask that we unite our efforts so that the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City becomes a special city for veterans, where patriotism remains a lifelong source of pride and the honor is respected for generations."

In recognition of June as the Month of Patriots and Veterans, Jeollanam-do is holding various events, including the Governor’s commendation for exemplary national veterans, the 76th anniversary ceremony of the Korean War, and a security photo exhibition.

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