Gyeongnam Dongbu Veterans Office Holds Pilgrimage Event for UN War Veterans' Exploration Route

'Walking the Path of Alliance Together' Held Around Seobuksan Historic Site

The Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Affairs Office held a pilgrimage event called "The Path of Alliance, Walking Together" along the UN Veterans Exploration Trail in the Seobuksan War Memorial area.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] The Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Affairs Office held a pilgrimage event called "The Path of Alliance, Let's Walk Together" on the 9th around the Seobuksan Battle Site area to commemorate the "UN Veterans International Memorial Day."

On this day, participants included the Military Science Department of Gyeongnam National University, the 39th Division, the Masan Defense Battle Memorial Association, the Jinbuk-myeon Residents' Autonomy Committee, residents of Hakdong Village, and various related organizations from the MZ generation. Starting with a send-off ceremony, they walked the pilgrimage path, paid respects, and performed victory performances, walking the path of alliance together.

In particular, soldiers from the 39th Division and students from the Military Science Department of Gyeongnam National University respectfully saluted and shouted "Thank you, seniors" to the surviving veterans of the Seobuksan Battle, expressing gratitude and a pledge of patriotism.

Director Park Hyun-sook said, "We deeply appreciate the noble sacrifice of the UN veterans who gave their precious lives for our country. I hope today's pilgrimage, shared across generations, will be a meaningful time to raise awareness of the importance of peace."

The Seobuksan Battle Site is where the US 25th Infantry Division and the Republic of Korea Army defended the high ground to block the enemy advancing through Jeollanam-do, passing Jinju and heading toward Masan during the Korean War. The high ground changed hands 19 times, but ultimately the US 25th Infantry Division's 5th Regiment secured victory, playing a decisive role in dispersing enemy pressure toward the Daegu area and securing the Nakdong River defense line.

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