"We Will Remember the Sacrifice of Heroes"... Gyeonggi Province Holds 75th Anniversary of the Korean War Event

On June 25, Gyeonggi Province held the '75th Anniversary of the Korean War' event at Gyeonggi Hall on the third floor of the Gyeonggi Institute of Economics and Science Promotion in Gwanggyo Technovalley, Suwon, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.

This event was organized to honor the noble sacrifices of the patriotic spirits, war veterans, and bereaved families who dedicated themselves to the freedom and peace of this land, and to remember the pain and lessons of the war.

The ceremony began with a pre-event performance by the Marine Corps Headquarters military band, followed by the entrance of the flags of UN participating nations, the national ceremony, a moment of silence for the fallen patriots, patriotic spirits, and UN forces who sacrificed their lives, a screening of a video recalling the Korean War, commemorative speeches, a choir performance, and the singing of the Korean War Song.

Seongjung Kim, First Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is greeting attendees at the '75th Anniversary of the Korean War' event on the 25th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The video recalling the Korean War featured Hongsoo Kim, head of the Gyeonggi branch of the Korean War Veterans Association and a living witness of the war, who appeared in person to share his vivid experiences. He recounted his participation as a student soldier, the Incheon Landing Operation, and the northward advance operations, deeply moving the attendees.

Seongjung Kim, First Deputy Governor of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "The freedom, peace, and remarkable economic development we enjoy today were never simply given to us; they were built upon the noble sacrifices of countless heroes. We will continue to prioritize the lives and safety of our residents and move forward unwaveringly until the day we achieve a peacefully unified Korean Peninsula, so that the tragedy of war is never repeated on this land."

Earlier, on June 23, Governor Dongyeon Kim invited the heads of 13 provincial veterans' organizations to Dodamso in recognition of Patriots and Veterans Month. He emphasized, "It is extremely important to set history right and to show respect, honor, and courtesy to veterans' families, and Gyeonggi Province is making every effort to excel in these areas."