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Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin paid tribute at the Memorial Tower on the occasion of the 71st Memorial Day, marking his first official engagement since being re-elected, and honored the noble sacrifice of the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who defended the nation.

Sangjin Shin, mayor of Seongnam City, attends the 71st Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony and offers incense. Provided by Seongnam City

On the morning of June 6, Seongnam City held the “71st Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony” at the Memorial Tower in Seongnam City Hall Park. The event was attended by approximately 650 people, including Mayor Shin Sangjin, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, national merit recipients and their families, prominent figures from various sectors, and citizens, who gathered to pay tribute to those who devoted themselves to the country.

Notably, this Memorial Day tribute marked Mayor Shin’s first official engagement since being successfully re-elected in the 9th nationwide local elections, adding further significance to the occasion.

In his memorial address, Mayor Shin said, “I express my deepest condolences to the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes who gave their lives for the country, and I also extend my heartfelt sympathy to their bereaved families.”

He continued, “The freedom and peace we enjoy today are built upon the sacrifice and dedication of the patriotic martyrs and fallen heroes. Seongnam City will stand as a steadfast partner to the families of those who served, ensuring that devotion to the nation is respected and that the value of honoring our heroes lives on in the daily lives of our citizens.”

On this day, Seongnam City set up and operated flower tribute stands at three locations—Sutgol Culture Madang in Sujeong-gu (in front of Seongnam City Medical Center), in front of the Vietnam War Memorial at Hwangsong Park in Jungwon-gu, and at the entrance of the Central Plaza in Bundang Central Park—so that citizens could participate in remembrance close to home.

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin is delivering a commemorative speech at the 71st Memorial Day ceremony. Provided by Seongnam City

Seongnam City is pursuing a variety of initiatives to promote a culture of honoring national merit. Last year, the Memorial Tower was relocated to City Hall Park, and the Memorial Road was established. Additionally, the city is working to build a Veterans’ Hall on city-owned land near City Hall, with the goal of opening in 2028.

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