Gyeongbuk Province Holds 72nd Anniversary Event of the Korean War ... 'Freedom Preserved, Peace to Protect'

The Importance of Peace and Promotion of Security Awareness at Uiseong Culture Center

The 72nd anniversary event of the Korean War held on the 25th at Uiseong Culture Center, Gyeongbuk Province.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gui-yeol] Gyeongbuk Province held the 72nd anniversary event of the Korean War on the 25th at Uiseong Cultural Center to honor the sacrifice and dedication of war veterans, reflect on the historical lessons of the war, and promote the importance of peace and security awareness.

The event was attended by Governor Lee Cheol-woo, Gyeongbuk Superintendent of Education Lim Jong-sik, National Assembly member Kim Hee-guk, Uiseong County Governor Kim Joo-soo, Chairman of Uiseong County Council Bae Kwang-woo, Superintendent of the Korea Military Academy Bang Sung-dae, along with heads of organizations, Korean War veterans, veterans’ organizations, military personnel, and about 600 others.

The commemorative ceremony, under the theme "Freedom Preserved, Peace to be Maintained," proceeded with a commemorative performance, screening of patriotic content videos, awards for meritorious persons during the Month of Patriots and Veterans, a chorus of the patriotic song (Jeonwoo-ya Jaljara), singing of the Korean War song, retrospective speeches, and a three cheers for victory.

As a side event, the Gyeongbuk branch of the Republic of Korea Disabled Veterans Organization held a photo exhibition showcasing the horrific conditions during the Korean War, providing an opportunity to collectively feel the brutal reality of the war.

Gyeongbuk Province's 72nd Anniversary Event of the Korean War to Promote the Importance of Peace and Security Awareness.

Additionally, the Uiseong County branch of the Korean Freedom Federation prepared a food-sharing experience event, making it a meaningful occasion to promote the importance of peace and security awareness.

In his commemorative speech, Governor Lee Cheol-woo stated, “Gyeongbuk is the patriotic site that defended the Nakdong River line, the last defensive line of the Korean War, and during the Japanese colonial period, it was the region that fiercely led the anti-Japanese movement nationwide. Recently, the prolonged Ukraine crisis and international political turmoil have adversely affected the livelihood economy. However, if everyone unites as our ancestors did in the past, we can turn this crisis into an opportunity.”

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