Honoring the Patriotic Spirits Who Fell at Daedunsan Mountain and Hill 600 During the Korean War

The 69th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Local Defense Fallen Heroes Held

Photo by Geumsan County

A memorial ceremony was held to honor the patriotic spirits who bravely gave their lives at Daedunsan Mountain and Hill 600 to protect the nation and their hometowns during the Korean War.

The 69th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Local Defense Fallen Heroes took place on September 10 at the Memorial Tower Plaza in Jinsan-myeon, Geumsan County, South Chungcheong Province. The event was organized by the Memorial Committee for Local Defense Fallen Heroes, chaired by Choi Jaebong.

This ceremony was prepared to commemorate the noble spirit of sacrifice of the patriotic spirits who perished while defending their region. It was held in a solemn atmosphere with the participation of Korean War veterans, their families, patriots, heads of institutions and organizations, and local residents.

The event began with a floral tribute and incense offering, followed by memorial addresses and the recitation of a commemorative poem, delivering a profound message of love for the country.

Afterwards, Kang Mihyang, head of the Jinsan-myeon Historical and Cultural Research Association, recited the memorial poem engraved on the Memorial Tower in honor of the patriotic spirits.

The Jinsan-myeon Memorial Tower is a national memorial facility designated by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. It was erected to honor 34 local patriotic spirits who died heroically at Daedunsan Mountain and Hill 600 while defending the nation and their hometowns during the Korean War.

The tower was first built in 1978 with donations from local residents and was newly constructed and has been managed by Geumsan County since 1997.

Photo by Geumsan County

Kang Mihyang, head of Jinsan-myeon, stated, "Honoring our patriots is the least we can do to show respect for their sacrifice and dedication," adding, "The freedom and peace we enjoy today are built upon the noble sacrifices of the patriotic heroes who devoted their youth to the nation."

She continued, "We will forever remember the noble intentions of the local defense fallen heroes who protected this land, and we will do our utmost for the development of the country and the unity of county residents so that their dedication will not be in vain."

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