'Imjin War Volunteer Commander Jeong Mun-bu and Bukgwan Victory Monument Photo Exhibition' Concludes at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 25th

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The photo exhibition of Jeong Mun-bu, the militia leader during the Imjin War, and the Bukgwan Victory Monument, hosted by the Bukgwan Victory Monument Anti-Colonial Movement Central Association and the Haeju Jeong Clan Association, was held on the 25th at the Central Hall on the 3rd floor of the National Assembly Members' Office Building.

The photo exhibition told the 420-year history of the Bukgwan Victory, where General Jeong Mun-bu was active during the 1592 Imjin War, and the Bukgwan Victory Monument, which was looted by the Japanese and returned to its hometown after 100 years, through storytelling.

Jeong Mun-bu is credited with killing about 10,000 Japanese soldiers in the Bukgwan Victory and is regarded as the greatest commander in land battles. In North Korea, he is mentioned alongside Admiral Yi Sun-sin as one of the two great commanders of the Imjin War. Leading poorly equipped soldiers, he annihilated the elite Japanese forces and was the only government official who became a militia leader by the people's acclaim during the Imjin War. He is also the tragic figure who was falsely accused of treason by treacherous officials and died under torture.

Jeong Gi-seung, president of the Haeju Jeong Clan Association, said he hopes that through this exhibition, the spirit of General Jeong Mun-bu, the star of national salvation, and the national pride of the Bukgwan Victory Monument will be widely known to the public. Yu Jeong-hwa, the organizer and author of the novel "Star of National Salvation Jeong Mun-bu," said, "Starting with the exhibition at the National Assembly, we plan to tour nationwide until 2024, the 400th anniversary of General Jeong Mun-bu's death," and asked for the public's great interest and affection.

Jim Rogers, considered one of the world's top three investors, also attended the exhibition. After viewing the photo exhibition, Jim Rogers said, "I respect General Jeong Mun-bu. I want to become General Rogers who unites North and South Korea like General Jeong Mun-bu," and added, "I am confident that this photo exhibition will be the starting point for restoring inter-Korean relations."

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