Busan Veterans Affairs Office Presents Awards to Families of Late Independence Activists Kang Geumsu and Oh Donghui

Lee Namil Vows to Honor and Support Independence Activists and Their Families

The Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (headed by Lee Namil) presented government commendations to the families of the late independence activists Kang Geumsu and Oh Donghui on October 22.

Busan Veterans Affairs Office held a commendation ceremony for the families of independence activists the late Kang Geumsu and Oh Donghui and took a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan Veterans Affairs Office

The late Kang Geumsu participated in the March 1st Movement in Samcheonpo-myeon, Sacheon-gun, South Gyeongsang Province, on March 25, 1919. He was arrested and sentenced to seven months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence.

The late Oh Donghui, together with his comrades, discussed strategies for the independence movement and planned a general uprising in Tokyo, Japan, in 1941 to urge Japan's defeat. He was arrested, sentenced to two years in prison, and died in prison during his sentence.

Lee Namil, head of the Busan Regional Veterans Affairs Office, stated, "The noble sacrifice and dedication of the independence activists made the Republic of Korea what it is today. We will do our utmost to honor the activists and their families and to promote their meritorious deeds."

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