A Memorial Time Honoring the Spirits of Patriots with Korean War Veterans
Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held a ceremony commemorating the 74th anniversary of the victory in the Jindong-ri District Battle at the Marine Corps Jindong-ri District Battle Monument in Jinbuk-myeon, Masan Happo-gu, with over 300 attendees including members of the Marine Corps Veterans Association and active-duty soldiers.
Changwon Special City Holds Ceremony Commemorating the 74th Anniversary of the Jindong-ri District Battle Victory.
The 'Jindong-ri District Battle Victory Commemoration Ceremony' is held annually to honor the greatest achievement in the history of the Marine Corps, when the unit led by Kim Seongeun defended the final Nakdong River defensive line at the cost of their lives during the Korean War, and to pay tribute to the fallen heroes. This year marks the 26th ceremony.
The ceremony, held on the 10th, was attended by Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nam-pyo, National Assembly members, provincial and city council members, the commander of the Marine Corps Education and Training Group, and over 300 members of the Marine Corps Veterans Association.
Mayor Hong stated, "I express my deep gratitude and respect to the veterans who fought in the Marine Corps Jindong-ri District Battle. I will do my utmost to spread the culture of honoring those who have sacrificed and devoted themselves to the protection of our nation and people, so that their patriotic spirit will be passed down to future generations."
Meanwhile, as in the previous year, the eve festival held at Odong-dong Culture Square in Masan Happo-gu featured celebratory performances by the Marine Corps band and honor guard, making it a meaningful occasion for Marine Corps Veterans Association members and citizens to commemorate the victory in the Jindong-ri District Battle together.
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