Gwangju Nam-gu Waves Taegeukgi in Honor of Patriotic Veterans Month

Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is launching a Taegeukgi flag-raising campaign ahead of June, the Month of Patriots and Veterans, to honor the noble spirit of those who sacrificed their lives for the country. The campaign includes an exhibition on the history of the Taegeukgi flag and the distribution of framed Taegeukgi flags.

On the 23rd, Nam-gu announced that it will hold various commemorative events to pay tribute to the patriotic martyrs and war heroes and to raise public interest in the Taegeukgi flag, which is gradually being forgotten in people’s memories.

From the 26th of this month through next month, the "Thank You. And We Will Remember" campaign will be conducted mainly at educational facilities such as daycare centers, kindergartens, and schools, as well as related organizations, district office departments, and 17 administrative welfare centers in the district.

To this end, Nam-gu plans to send official letters to educational institutions in the district to request cooperation in visiting and paying respects at local memorial facilities.

Additionally, related organizations such as residents’ autonomy committees, community security councils, and neighborhood leaders will also visit local memorial facilities and support veterans’ organizations to honor their sacrifices and contributions.

Employees of the district office and the 17 administrative welfare centers will participate in video screenings depicting the footsteps of national heroes, as well as reading and cultural events during the Employee Communication and Empathy Day held in June.

Activities related to the Taegeukgi flag-raising campaign will also be actively carried out.

From May 29 to June 15, the first-floor lobby of Nam-gu Office will host the “Mobile Education Center for Correct Understanding of the Taegeukgi,” featuring banners on the history of the Taegeukgi flag.

This will serve as an on-site experiential learning opportunity for residents visiting the office and students from local kindergartens, providing a valuable chance to learn everything about the national flag of Korea.

Furthermore, 110 daycare centers in the district will be provided with framed Taegeukgi flags and educational materials to foster a time of reflecting on the meaning of loving the country through the Taegeukgi.

A Nam-gu official said, “We hope all residents will actively participate in the Taegeukgi flag-raising campaign to honor the noble spirit of the patriotic martyrs and war heroes.”

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