First 'North Korean Defectors Day' Event Held in Ulsan... Established as a National Commemoration Day This Year
Improving the Rights of North Korean Defectors and Expanding Consensus on Unification
The first 'North Korean Defectors Day' event was held in Ulsan.
The city of Ulsan, together with the Ulsan Hana Center, held the first North Korean Defectors Day commemorative ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 1st floor Citizen Hall of the City Council on the 14th.
This event was organized to commemorate North Korean Defectors Day (July 14), which was designated as a national memorial day for the first time this year, with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the rights and inclusion of North Korean defectors, fostering a culture of integration between residents from the North and South, and building consensus for unification.
The ceremony included commemorative speeches, congratulatory remarks, and the sharing of personal stories, attended by more than 150 people including Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs Ahn Seungdae, National Assembly member Kim Kihyun, Vice Chair of the Ulsan Regional Council of the National Unification Advisory Council Choi Haesang, President of the North Korean Provinces Residents Association Lee Hyungchul, officials from related organizations, North Korean defectors, and their families.
Additionally, five promotional booths were operated, offering experiences such as North Korean cuisine tasting, a youth essay contest, Hanuri Mountaineering Club, a photo zone, and writing messages of hope.
An official from Ulsan City stated, "This event was held to commemorate North Korean Defectors Day, which was designated as a national memorial day for the first time this year," and added, "We hope this will serve as an opportunity to build greater consensus toward unification."
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The Ulsan Hana Center was established in 2010 to support the settlement and adaptation of North Korean defectors in the Ulsan area. Under the commission of the Ministry of Unification and Ulsan City, it carries out initial intensive education programs for defectors, regional adaptation support projects, and exchange programs with local residents.
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