Shinan-gun Holds 66th Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony Simultaneously in 13 Eup and Myeon

Park Woo-ryang, the governor of Sinan County, is offering flowers and incense at the Sinan County Memorial Tower. (Photo by Sinan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jeonnam Sinan-gun (Governor Park Woo-ryang) announced on the 7th that it held the 66th Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on the 6th at the Sinan-gun Chung-hon Tower to commemorate the patriotic martyrs and war veterans who dedicated and sacrificed for the country in honor of the Month of National Defense and Veterans.

In addition, Memorial Day ceremonies were held under the supervision of the heads of 13 towns and townships, including Heuksan-myeon, Sinui-myeon, and Jido-eup.

Especially, the ceremony held at the Chung-hon Tower in Aphae-eup was attended by a minimum number of people, including Park Woo-ryang, Governor of Sinan-gun, members of the county council, heads of veterans' organizations and related institutions, heads of social organizations, national merit recipients, and their families, considering the COVID-19 situation.

The attendees observed a one-minute moment of silence at 10 a.m. in accordance with the nationwide siren, followed by flower offerings and incense burning to reflect on the significance of Memorial Day.

Governor Park Woo-ryang said in his memorial address, “We deeply engrave the noble sacrifice and dedication history of the patriotic martyrs in our hearts, and we will do our best to communicate with each other and develop and implement good policies by emulating the patriotism and spirit of sacrifice shown by the martyrs for the country. We will make every effort so that the national veterans and their families can live with pride simply by living in Sinan-gun.”

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