Patriot Park Gi-ha Passes Away at Age 93

Patriot Park Gi-ha. Provided by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Patriot Park Gi-ha, who was active in the secret youth independence movement organization 'Hwangchwi Sonyeondan,' passed away on the 20th at the age of 93.

According to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on the 21st, Park joined Hwangchwi Sonyeondan in 1941 in Janghowon, Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, and served as an accountant. Hwangchwi Sonyeondan was a secret organization formed by 14 boys living in Icheon for the purpose of the independence movement.

The teacher was arrested and imprisoned for incidents such as posting wall posters throughout Janghowon town with fellow members of Hwangchwi Sonyeonwon the following year, urging 'Korean independence and national unity.'

The government awarded him the Presidential Citation in 2004 in recognition of his meritorious service.

The funeral hall is Room 1 at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital Funeral Hall, and the funeral procession will be held at 8 a.m. on the 23rd. After the funeral, he will be buried in the 6th burial area for independence patriots at the National Daejeon National Cemetery.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs reported that with the passing of Mr. Park, the number of surviving patriots is now 23, including 20 in Korea and 3 overseas.

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