Army 8th Mechanized Division Commemorates the 71st Anniversary of the 'Uijeongbu Chukseongnyeong Battle' Memorial Ceremony

Honoring the Self-Sacrifice and Patriotism of the Late Lt. Col. Kim Poong-ik, Lt. Col. Jang Se-poong, and Artillery Unit Members

Joo Sung-woon, commander of the 8th Mobile Division, is saluting in honor of the spirit of national defense at the Uijeongbu District Battle Monument. [Provided by Yangju City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] On the 25th, the 8th Mechanized Infantry Division of the Army held a memorial event for the 'Uijeongbu Chukseokryeong Battle' at the Uijeongbu District Battle Monument to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War.

The Chukseokryeong Battle was fought on the dawn of June 26, 1950, when the Republic of Korea Army's 2nd Artillery Battalion (the predecessor of the 50th Artillery Battalion of the 8th Mechanized Infantry Division) stopped the North Korean 3rd Division's 105th Tank Brigade, which had advanced to Songuri, Pocheon City.

At that time, the late Lieutenant Colonels Kim Poong-ik and Jang Se-pung and the artillery suicide squad destroyed North Korean tanks with direct howitzer aiming fire, unprecedented in world military history, and died heroically in battle.

The event proceeded in the order of war history report, flower offering and incense burning, memorial address, reading of a commemorative poem, and singing of the Field Artillery Battalion Song.

Major General Joo Sung-woon (Division Commander) said in his memorial address, "The noble patriotism of our senior comrades laid the foundation for the freedom, peace, and prosperity we enjoy today," adding, "We will inherit the indomitable spirit of 'Baekjeol Bulgul Bujeonsangnip' (unyielding and self-reliant) shown by the late Lieutenant Colonel Kim Poong-ik and the artillery suicide squad, and build a prepared division that demonstrates its capabilities through action in times of crisis."

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