Gwangju City Holds '76th Liberation Day Celebration Ceremony'... 8 Descendants of Meritorious Persons Awarded Commendations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 12th that it will hold the ‘76th Anniversary Liberation Day Celebration’ on the 15th.

Mayor Lee Yong-seop, descendants of independence activists (Liberation Members), and others will attend, and awards will be presented to eight descendants of contributors who contributed to the promotion of national independence and national spirit (5 Presidential Citations, 3 Mayor Citations).

In accordance with COVID-19 social distancing quarantine rules, attendance has been minimized focusing on descendants of independence activists and related organizations, and the event will be broadcast live online through the YouTube channel Hello Gwangju.

At the celebration, the city will deliver a commemorative video message to citizens and attendees, encouraging overcoming the COVID-19 crisis and moving toward a new future through the spirit of sharing and solidarity embodied in the Gwangju spirit, which carries the spirit of liberation.

Additionally, through the musical ‘Hero,’ which reexamines the life of patriot Ahn Jung-geun, there will be a time to deeply reflect on the noble intentions of the patriotic martyrs and activists who dedicated everything for Korea’s independence.

At the event, Presidential Citations (5) and Mayor Citations (3) will be awarded to eight individuals who contributed to Korea’s national independence and promotion of national spirit.

The city is conducting the ‘Love for the Country Taegeukgi Movement,’ which involves raising the Taegeukgi flag on major streets in the city and posting pop-up advertisements for hanging the Taegeukgi on the websites of the city, autonomous districts, and related organizations to promote the campaign.

Conveniences such as free use of city buses, subways, and railways from the 14th to the 16th will be provided to independence activists and their descendants.

Kim Il-yong, Director of the City Autonomous Administration Bureau, said, “Although it is a difficult situation due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, on the occasion of the 76th Liberation Day imbued with the spirit of liberation, we hope that every household will hang the Taegeukgi flag as a meaningful way to overcome together with the righteous spirit of Uihyang and the united strength of citizens.”

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