Korean War Veteran Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Changwon NC Dinos Home Game

Commemorating Memorial Day and the Month of Patriots and Veterans

The Gyeongnam Dongbu Veterans Affairs Office under the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs held a ceremonial first pitch event at Changwon NC Park during the NC Dinos home game to commemorate the 71st Memorial Day and the Month of Patriots and Veterans.

Poetry recital event commemorating Memorial Day and the Month of Veterans and Patriots.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Dongbu Veterans Affairs Office]

The event, which took place on June 6, featured Ahn Gyeongjo, a Korean War veteran, who took the mound to a round of applause from the crowd and signaled the start of the game. The veteran’s powerful pitch and his message—“Thank you for remembering the years we fought for our country”—deeply moved many citizens in attendance.

During the mid-game cleaning break, a “Patriots and Veterans OX Quiz” was held, inviting audience participation and further energizing the stadium atmosphere. The quiz, conducted on the giant electronic scoreboard, covered essential topics such as the history of national defense and the significance of Memorial Day, receiving an enthusiastic response from the spectators.

Director Kim Sangwoo commented, “It was a meaningful occasion where younger generations and citizens could naturally reflect on the importance of national defense and remember the sacrifices of veterans in the familiar setting of a baseball stadium.” He added, “We will continue to develop programs that engage diverse groups to further promote a culture of honoring veterans.”

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