[Photo] Superintendent Kim Seokjun Serves as Chief Ritual Officer at the 433rd Chungnyeolsa Memorial Rite

Superintendent Kim Seokjun is serving as the chief ritual officer and conducting the 433rd annual memorial rite at Chungnyeolsa Shrine. Provided by Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education.

On May 25 at 10:00 a.m., Superintendent Kim Seokjun of the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education served as the chief ritual officer at the 433rd annual memorial rite for the Imjin War, held at Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Dongnae-gu, Busan. The event was attended by Lee Junseung, Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Busan, local members of the National Assembly, and members of the Busan Metropolitan Council. Kim performed the ritual offerings, incense burning, and wine offering. The role of the second ritual officer was assumed by two individuals, including Yun Taeseok, a descendant of General Yun Heungshin.

Chungnyeolsa Shrine, designated as Busan Tangible Cultural Property No. 7, is a memorial facility that enshrines 93 spirits, including Song Sanghyeon, the Dongnae Magistrate with the posthumous title Chungnyeolgong; General Jeong Bal, the Commander of Busanjin with the posthumous title Chungjanggong; General Yun Heungshin, the Commander of Dadae; and other government officials, civilians, and soldiers who died fighting against Japanese invaders. Every year on May 25, a memorial rite is held to honor the patriotic martyrs.

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