Changwon Special City "We Will Remember 158 Independence Activists of Changwon"

Active Promotion for the 77th Anniversary of August 15 Liberation Day Celebration

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will actively promote to raise awareness of 158 independence activists from Changwon in celebration of the August 15 Liberation Day.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is actively promoting the recognition of "158 independence activists from Changwon" to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the August 15 Liberation Day.

Following last year, the second campaign to raise awareness of independence activists aims to reflect on the historical significance of Liberation Day and honor the spirit of the patriotic martyrs who sacrificed for independence. Vertical banners bearing the names of 158 independence activists were displayed at historic sites in the Changwon area, including Changwon Square, where the independence movement took place.

Additionally, from the 5th to the 15th, the event "Find, Learn, and Commemorate Changwon's Independence Activists with a Certification Photo" will be held, and 200 participants will be selected by lottery to receive commemorative gifts celebrating Liberation Day.

To participate, take a photo of one of the independence activist banners installed throughout Changwon, then search for the photographed independence activist on the Public Merit Electronic Archive via the internet by navigating to Independence Merit Information ▶ Independence Merit Records ▶ Search for the photographed independence activist, and take a photo of the merit record details.

Next, upload the photos on the city hall website under ▶ Citizen Participation ▶ Application Submission.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "On the 77th anniversary of Liberation Day, I hope citizens overcome these difficult times of economic downturn by emulating the spirit of the patriotic martyrs who fought against Japanese oppression. We are grateful for the sacrifices and contributions of the 158 independence activists from Changwon and will actively reflect their noble spirit of sacrifice in city administration."

Meanwhile, Changwon City is making efforts to expand the culture of honoring veterans and improve the welfare of veteran families by supporting policies for honoring national merit recipients who sacrificed for the country, strengthening and revitalizing veterans' organizations.

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