President Moon Jae-in on the Passing of Ahn Pil-young, Son of Ahn Chang-ho: "Will Forever Remember His Devotion"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in recently sent a condolence message and floral tribute to the bereaved family of An Pil-young, the youngest son of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, who passed away in the United States, the Blue House announced on the 2nd.

In the condolence message, President Moon said, “Mr. Ahn was the son of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a national leader, and was a spiritual pillar of the Korean-American community as well as a source of pride for the Republic of Korea,” adding, “He served in the U.S. Navy fighting against the Japanese army in the Pacific War and strengthened the roots of the Korean-American community by leading gatherings of descendants of independence activists.”

He also recalled, “I vividly remember his joy during his visit to Korea in 2019, witnessing the country’s remarkable development.”

President Moon stated, “The great legacy of Dosan?‘truth, sincerity, and love’?was able to grow broader and deeper through Mr. Ahn. The Republic of Korea will forever remember the dedication of the late Mr. Ahn alongside Ahn Chang-ho.”

He continued, “It is even more regrettable that he could not witness the opening of the Republic of Korea Provisional Government Memorial Hall yesterday and the March 1st Independence Movement Day ceremony,” and added, “Together with the people, we pray for Mr. Ahn’s peaceful rest. I extend my deepest condolences to the family and compatriots who have lost their beloved one.”

According to the Korean-American organizations, the Korean National Association Memorial Foundation and the LA Korean Association, Mr. Ahn passed away in LA at 11:11 p.m. local time on the 26th of last month.

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