"September 28, 1950: The Day South Korea Reclaimed Its Heart - Seoul Recaptured" Seoul Dream Signboard Renovation

71st Anniversary of Seoul Liberation Commemoration: Seoul Kkumsaegimpan Renovation

Seoul Subok Kkumsaegimpan

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 27th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government renovated the Seoul Dream Signboard to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the liberation of Seoul and unveiled it to the public.

This Dream Signboard features the phrase "1950. 9. 28. The day Seoul, the heart of the Republic of Korea, was reclaimed" along with an image of the Taegeukgi. After the outbreak of the Korean War on June 25, 1950, the capital of the Republic of Korea, Seoul, was occupied by enemy forces within three days. Our military and UN forces retreated to the Nakdong River front and held out for three months, and the tide of the war was reversed following the success of the Incheon Landing Operation on the 15th.

Subsequently, on September 28, the capital Seoul was completely liberated. Behind the liberation of Seoul were fierce battles to protect the Republic of Korea and the devoted sacrifices of our national army and UN forces.

A representative event symbolizing the liberation of Seoul was the raising of the Taegeukgi at the Central Government Building at 6:10 a.m. on September 27, 1950. The flag raising was carried out by soldiers including Second Lieutenant Park Jeong-mo of the 1st Platoon, 6th Company, 2nd Battalion of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. At that time, whenever buildings in Seoul were occupied, the U.S. military would raise the Stars and Stripes, but the Marines insisted that only the Taegeukgi be raised on the Central Government Building. This act led to the Marine Corps receiving a commendation from U.S. President Truman, praising it as an "unsung heroic deed unknown to the world."

Yoon Jong-jang, Director of Citizen Communication Planning at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, said, "The liberation of Seoul on September 28, 1950, was a valuable achievement that brought about a dramatic turning point in the Korean War, but it is regrettable that it is gradually being forgotten in the memories of the people." He added, "I hope this day will be remembered as a day to appreciate the precious sacrifices of the veterans who restored freedom to the citizens of Seoul."

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