Yeongdeok County Successfully Holds 75th Anniversary Ceremony for Jangsasang Landing Operation Victory

Honoring the Sacrifices and Achievements of War Heroes
Exhibitions and Hands-on Programs Enrich the Commemoration

Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang Province held a commemorative ceremony on September 12 at the Victory Memorial Tower located at Jangsa Beach to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Jangsasang Landing Operation, which took place on September 14, 1950.

Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor, delivering a commemorative speech at the 75th Anniversary of the Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Ceremony. Photo by Yeongdeok County.

This event was organized to commemorate the Jangsasang Landing Operation, which was carried out to ensure the success of the Incheon Landing Operation during the Korean War, and to honor the noble sacrifices and patriotism of the heroes who participated.

More than 500 people attended the ceremony, including surviving heroes who fought in the Jangsasang Landing Operation and their families, key local figures, military personnel, and residents, to pay tribute to the fallen patriots.

Notably, this year’s event featured the Army’s 50th Infantry Division Haeryong Brigade, which added educational value by exhibiting combat weapons and equipment and providing hands-on experiences with military uniforms. In addition, Yeongdeok County opened the Munsanho, which underwent a renewal project in July this year, free of charge so that attendees could tour the vessel freely, alongside a variety of other programs.

Furthermore, on September 11, the day before the ceremony, the Yeongdeok Buddhist Business Association held a memorial service to honor the spirits of the fallen patriots, attended by veterans and their families, making the commemoration even more meaningful.

Governor Kim Kwangyeol stated, "The Jangsasang Landing Operation laid the foundation and served as a driving force for the Republic of Korea to become one of the world’s leading liberal democracies today. We will do our utmost to honor the noble sacrifices and achievements of the heroes who defended our nation, and to ensure that the spirit and patriotism of the veterans are widely passed down to future generations."

The Jangsasang Landing Operation was a diversionary mission conducted one day before the Incheon Landing Operation to distract North Korean forces and cut off their supply lines. A total of 772 troops, most of whom were student soldiers, fought fiercely for six days at Jangsari in Namjeong-myeon.

Despite harsh conditions, including a typhoon and the stranding of the transport ship Munsanho, the veterans killed 270 enemy soldiers and rescued over 10 patriotic youths who were on the verge of being massacred, making a significant contribution to the success of the Incheon Landing Operation. As a result of the operation, 139 were killed in action, 92 were wounded, and the fate of 39 remains unknown.

Yeongdeok County has promoted various memorial projects to honor the noble sacrifices and patriotism of the heroes who participated in the Jangsasang Landing Operation, including the groundbreaking of the Victory Memorial Park in 2012 and the opening of the Victory Memorial Hall in 2020. This year, the memorial hall was newly renovated to provide an even more moving and immersive experience.

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