Gyeongbuk Province Holds 77th Liberation Day Celebration Ceremony... 10 AM on the 15th at the Provincial Office Dongnak Hall

Reflecting on the Meaning of Liberation with Families of Independence Patriots

Gyeongbuk Provincial Government Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwi-yeol] Gyeongbuk Province held the 77th Liberation Day celebration ceremony at 10 a.m. on the 15th at the Dongnak Hall of the provincial government office to reflect on the meaning of liberation and honor the noble spirit of patriotic ancestors who dedicated themselves to the nation.

The ceremony was attended by Governor Lee Cheol-woo, Provincial Council Chairman Bae Han-cheol, Superintendent of Education Lim Jong-sik, Lee Dong-il, head of the Gyeongbuk branch of the Liberation Association, as well as heads of local veterans' organizations and families of independence activists.

The celebration began with a musical performance themed on the independence movement, followed by the national ceremony, reading of the Liberation Association president’s commemorative speech, presentation of government awards to independence activists, commendations for contributors to the promotion of national symbols, the governor’s congratulatory address, singing of the Liberation Day song, and a three cheers led by the Provincial Council chairman.

During the ceremony, government awards were presented to the bereaved families of independence activists who were posthumously honored: the late Kim Myung-si (Patriotic Medal), the late Kim Jong-cheol (Order of Merit for National Foundation), the late Choi Sang-ik (Order of Merit for National Foundation), the late Kim Doo-man (Presidential Citation), the late Park Doo-kwon (Presidential Citation), and the late Jeon Woon-hak (Presidential Citation).

Commendations were also awarded to seven residents and public officials selected as contributors to the promotion of national symbols, honoring their patriotism.

Among the 17,285 independence activists designated nationwide, 2,394, accounting for 14%, are from Gyeongbuk.

Thus, Gyeongbuk has produced the largest number of independence activists in the country, firmly establishing itself as the sacred ground of Korea’s independence movement.

In the lobby of the event venue, firearms and activity photos actually used by militia forces during the late Joseon period and independence fighters during the Japanese colonial era were displayed, along with award-winning works from the national children's love-for-country drawing contest and photos of Dokdo.

In his congratulatory address, Governor Lee Cheol-woo said, “Gyeongbuk has produced the most independence fighters nationwide and is the center of the independence movement as well as the birthplace of the Saemaul Movement, places that protected and prospered our country. We will continue to discover hidden histories of independence and national defense and expand our service-oriented veterans policies. We will do our best to restore past prestige and lead a new leap forward for Korea with the strength of Gyeongbuk.”

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