Installation of a Statue of War Hero Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae from the Korean War at Paju Imjingak Peace Nuri Park

A monument honoring the sacrifice of the late Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae, a hero of the Korean War, has been erected at Paju Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park.

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs erected a monument honoring Korean War hero Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae at Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park in Paju on the 7th and held an unveiling ceremony. Photo by Paju City

The late Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae was a war hero who died in battle with North Korean forces while dispatched to retake the Gorangpo police substation during the Korean War. On the 7th, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs held an unveiling ceremony for the monument honoring Korean War hero Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae at Paju Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park.

The event was attended by the family of the late Police Inspector Kim Ki-tae, Jeon Jong-ho, head of the Seoul Regional Veterans Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Jo Won-yong, president of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, Kim Ho-seung, chief of the Northern Gyeonggi Police Agency, along with heads of veterans organizations and about 50 citizens. The program included a national ceremony, commemorative speeches, congratulatory remarks, reading of thank-you letters, introduction of the monument and war hero, unveiling ceremony, and commemorative photo session.

Kim Jin-gi, deputy mayor of Paju City, said, “Behind the tragedy of the Korean War, which left only ruins and scars, and the remarkable growth achieved through the development of liberal democracy, lies the precious sacrifice of patriotic heroes. I hope this place will become a site that our generation will remember for a lifetime.”

Meanwhile, in October, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, and Paju City signed a preliminary agreement for the installation of the monument. According to the agreement, the Northern Gyeonggi Veterans Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will handle the monument installation, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization will cooperate in land use, and Paju City will assist with maintenance.

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