Memorial Ceremony for the Late Park Won-soon on the 1st Anniversary, Wife Kang Nan-hee Says "Due to COVID-19, Only Family Members Will Attend"

Widow Kang's Handwritten Letter Posted on Facebook by Bereaved Family

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 9th, the first anniversary memorial service for the late Park Won-soon, former Mayor of Seoul, will be held with only family members in attendance.

According to lawyer Jeong Cheol-seung, representing the family of the late Mayor Park, the family will hold the first anniversary memorial service at 11 a.m. on the 9th at the Jogyesa Temple's main hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Initially, the family planned to hold the memorial event and receive visitors at the gravesite in Changnyeong, Gyeongnam on the 10th, but all events were canceled due to the sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases.

In this regard, lawyer Jeong posted on Facebook on the evening of the 8th, revealing a handwritten letter from Park’s wife, Kang Nan-hee. In the letter, Kang wrote, "To many who miss Park Won-soon, I would like to inform you of the changed situation regarding the 'Late Park Won-soon First Anniversary Memorial Service.' I am deeply sorry to my husband Park Won-soon and saddened on behalf of the family, but it has been decided that this first anniversary memorial service will be held only with family members at Jogyesa Temple."

She added, "When the COVID-19 situation improves, we will create a gathering where those who miss Park Won-soon can come together to talk about him and mourn together."

On the morning of the 13th, at the multipurpose hall of Seoul City Hall, the funeral ceremony of Mayor Park Won-soon of Seoul was held, during which the bereaved family members paid their respects with flowers. Photo by Joint Press Corps

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