[Photo] Ryugyeonggi Jungnang-gu Mayor Holds Memorial Ceremony on the 100th Anniversary of Yu Gwansun Martyrdom

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu (right), held a memorial ceremony on the afternoon of the 26th at the 'Manguri Park Yu Gwan-sun Martyr Joint Grave Site' to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun's martyrdom and is seen shouting three cheers for victory.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) held a memorial ceremony on the 26th at 2 p.m. at the ‘Manguri Park Yu Gwan-sun Martyr’s Joint Grave Site’ in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of Yu Gwan-sun, jointly with the Yu Gwan-sun Memorial Association (President Ryu Jung-woo).

The memorial ceremony, prepared to mark the 100th anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun’s martyrdom, was attended by a minimal number of people due to COVID-19, including Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi, the head of the Seoul Regional Veterans Affairs Office, the president of the Yu Gwan-sun Memorial Association, and representatives of the bereaved families. The event proceeded in the order of memorial speeches, tribute speeches, flower offering and incense burning, reading of memorial letters, leaving memorial messages, singing of the Yu Gwan-sun song, and three cheers for victory.

Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, “I feel truly meaningful and honored to hold the historic 100th anniversary memorial ceremony for Yu Gwan-sun at Manguri Park,” adding, “I hope this event, prepared to honor and commemorate the noble spirit of sacrifice of Yu Gwan-sun who devoted herself to the country, will become another precious first step toward the future.”

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