'73rd Anniversary of the 6·25 War' Kim Dong-yeon: "Gyeonggi-do Will Lead a Peaceful Future"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is delivering a commemorative speech at the '73rd Anniversary of the Korean War' event held on the 25th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon emphasized on the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War that "Gyeonggi Province will take the lead in opening a mature democracy, a peaceful future, and greater prosperity."

On the 25th at 11 a.m., Gyeonggi Province announced that it held the '73rd Anniversary of the Korean War Ceremony' under the slogan "Great Sacrifice Forever in Our Hearts, Gyeonggi Province Will Never Forget the Patriotic Heroes Who Protected the Free Republic of Korea" at the Gyeonggi Hall on the 3rd floor of the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency in Gwanggyo Techno Valley, Yeongtong, Suwon.

In his commemorative speech, Governor Kim said, "I extend my gratitude and respect to the patriotic martyrs and UN veterans who sacrificed their precious lives to protect the freedom and peace of this land," adding, "I express my respect and condolences once again to the veterans and bereaved families who sacrificed for the country."

He continued, "Gyeonggi Province is the site with the most monuments related to the Korean War in the country. There are UN veterans' monuments in 13 locations within the province, and it encompasses areas bearing the glory and scars of fierce battles such as Gapyeong, as well as regions symbolizing armistice and peace like the DMZ in Paju," promising, "We will inherit these precious historical assets as greater values of peace and life for the future."

He added, "Peace on the Korean Peninsula is the wish of the world and the future of all, born from the sacrifices made 73 years ago for the freedom and peace of the Republic of Korea," and said, "Gyeonggi Province will take the lead in opening a mature democracy, a peaceful future, and greater prosperity. We will strive harder to overcome the economic crisis, heal social conflicts and divisions, and foster politics of dialogue and compromise."

The event was held to learn the historical significance and lessons of the Korean War, express gratitude to veterans and UN participating countries, and promote patriotic security awareness. About 400 people attended, including Korean War veterans and their families, members of veterans' organizations, military commanders, heads of veterans' institutions, and related organizations.

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