Kang Sangtae, Chair of Seongnam City Council: "We Will Remember the Hometowns and Longing of Northern Province Residents Together"

Attendance at Seongnam City Northern Province Residents Association Memorial Ceremony
Laying Flowers and Offering Incense at Memorial Tower Square

Gyeonggi Seongnam City Council (Chair Kang Sangtae) attended the Seongnam City Northern Province Residents Association Memorial Ceremony held at the Memorial Tower Square on the 22nd, laying flowers and offering incense to honor the patriotic martyrs and the spirits who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

Kang Sang-tae, Chairman of the Seongnam City Council, is giving a greeting at the Memorial Ceremony of the Seongnam City Eubuk Residents' Association held at the Memorial Tower Square on the 22nd. Provided by Seongnam City Council.

The memorial event was organized to reflect on the pain of displacement and longing for their hometown experienced by residents from the northern provinces, together with the citizens. Attendees participated in a moment of silent tribute, recalling the villages, families, and neighbors left behind by the displaced northern residents.

Kang Sangtae, Chair of the Seongnam City Council, stated, "The stories of the hometowns and loved ones that each and every one of the northern province residents has cherished in their hearts are now part of our shared history that we all must remember." He added, "I hope today’s memorial serves as an opportunity to join our hearts with past pains and to ensure this history is never forgotten."

He continued, "Seongnam City Council will also honor the long journeys and the enduring longing for home among northern province residents, together with all our citizens."

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