The Busan Regional Veterans Office (Director Lee Nam-il) announced that it is inspecting the overall maintenance and management status of the exteriors of 22 independence movement memorial facilities in the Busan area, as well as checking for any damage to the information boards, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day and the March 1st Movement.


On the 19th, Lee Nam-il, Director of the Busan Veterans Office, personally visited representative memorial facilities in Busan, including the Busan 3·1 Independence Movement Memorial Tower and the birthplace of activist Park Cha-jeong, to conduct inspections.

The Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office is inspecting the site of the Busan March 1st Independence Movement Memorial Tower.

The Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office is inspecting the site of the Busan March 1st Independence Movement Memorial Tower.

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The Busan 3·1 Independence Movement Memorial Tower, located within Dongnae Historic Park, is used as a national spirit educational site commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement and passing its spirit on to future generations. The birthplace of activist Park Cha-jeong, located in Chilsan-dong in front of Dongnae High School, was restored and opened to the public in 2005.


Director Lee Nam-il stated, "Through this inspection of the memorial facilities, we will request cooperation from local governments and public institutions for repairs and renovations where needed, and provide national subsidies for repairs and renovations to private organizations."



Additionally, a representative from the Veterans Office said, "On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day and the March 1st Movement, we hope citizens visit the memorial facilities and spend a meaningful time reflecting on the noble spirit of sacrifice of those who dedicated themselves to the country."

Lee Nam-il, head of the Busan Veterans Affairs Office, is touring the birthplace of activist Park Cha-jeong.

Lee Nam-il, head of the Busan Veterans Affairs Office, is touring the birthplace of activist Park Cha-jeong.

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