Mayor Lee Donghwan Attends 'CALL HERO Philippine War Veterans Memorial Ceremony'

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang City:
"Hoping the Noble Spirit of the Veterans
Will Become a Bridge Connecting the Two Nations"

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang City, attended the '2025 CALL HERO Philippine War Veterans Memorial Ceremony' commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, held in front of the Philippine War Veterans Memorial in Goyang City on the 19th, and honored the noble sacrifices of the veterans.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang City, is delivering a greeting at the '2025 CALL HERO Philippine War Veterans Memorial Ceremony' commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, held on the 19th in front of the Philippine War Veterans Memorial in Goyang City. Provided by Goyang Special City

Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony, which was hosted by the Forum K Vision and the National Association of Patriotic Heroes CALL HERO. Attendees included Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, Kwon Oeul, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, members of the Goyang City Council, heads of veterans and security organizations in Goyang City, the Consul of the Philippines in Korea, and Filipino immigrants.

This event was organized to honor the noble sacrifices of the Philippine veterans who fought in the Korean War by calling out each veteran's name individually and to express gratitude for their service. Participants paid solemn tribute to the spirits of the war heroes each time their names were read aloud.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, expressed deep respect to the Philippine veterans and their families, stating, "Through this memorial ceremony, I hope that the devotion of the Philippine veterans will be remembered forever, and that their noble spirit will serve as a bridge connecting the hearts of Korea and the Philippines."

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