Donghae City Attaches 'National Merit' Plaques to Families of Cheonan Ship Victims Residing in the Area

Honoring and Consoling on the 6th West Sea Defense Day

'6th West Sea Defense Day Commemoration' Visit to Two Families of Cheonan Ship Battle Veterans, Attachment of National Merit Plaques

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Donghae City in Gangwon Province commemorated the 6th West Sea Defense Day by visiting two families of Cheonan war veterans residing in Donghae City, presenting them with plaques honoring national merit and offering consolation.

According to Donghae City on the 25th, this year's West Sea Defense Day commemorative event was canceled due to COVID-19. Instead, the day was observed through the attachment of national merit plaques, as well as promotional activities such as LED electronic display boards and banner postings.

The national merit plaque attachment ceremony was attended by Donghae Mayor Shim Gyu-eon, Jin Gang-hyun, Director of the Gangwon Eastern Veterans Affairs Office, and Jeon Chan-seon, President of the Republic of Korea War Veterans Association Donghae Branch, who paid respects and offered consolation.

Meanwhile, West Sea Defense Day is designated as the fourth Friday of March each year to honor the 55 soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, the Cheonan ship attack, and the Yeonpyeong Island shelling provocation. Two soldiers residing in Donghae City died in the Cheonan ship attack and were buried at Daejeon National Cemetery.

Lee Ji-ye, Director of the Welfare Division of Donghae City, stated, "On the occasion of West Sea Defense Day, we hope that the citizens of Donghae will remember and commemorate the veterans who sacrificed their youth for the country, and we will strive to raise awareness and spread interest in national veterans affairs."

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