Busan Veterans Affairs Office and Liberation Association Hold 115th Anniversary Memorial for the National Humiliation of 1910

Honoring the Will of Our Forebears
White Porridge Shared in Memorial Luncheon

The deprivation of Korea's diplomatic rights through the Eulsa Treaty in 1905, followed by the loss of administrative, legislative, and judicial authority in 1910 during the Gyeongsul year, resulting in the loss of national sovereignty, remains one of the most painful wounds in our nation's history.

The Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office, led by Chief Lee Namil, held the "115th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for the National Humiliation of 1910" at the Busan Liberation Memorial Hall on the morning of August 29, in an event organized by the Busan Chapter of the Liberation Association.

Chief Lee Namil is delivering the memorial address. Photo by Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office

Prior to the ceremony, a memorial tribute was held at the enshrinement hall of the Liberation Memorial Hall. The event was attended by over 100 people, including the Chief of the Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office, the Director of General Affairs for Busan City, and descendants of independence activists.

The ceremony included the national pledge, the singing of the national anthem and a moment of silence, a report on the history and progress of the National Humiliation of 1910, an opening address, a memorial speech, and the singing of the independence army song.

In particular, to ensure that the national humiliation is never forgotten, participants continued the tradition of eating white porridge, a custom observed by their ancestors, by sharing a meal of white porridge together after the ceremony.

Lee Namil, Chief of the Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office, emphasized, "Remembering history is about preserving our identity and passing on hope to future generations," adding, "Through today's memorial ceremony, I hope we can reflect on the will of our forebears and strengthen our love for the country."

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