Honoring the Spirits of Patriots... Busan Regional Office of Veterans Affairs Holds ‘Palgwanhoe Memorial Ceremony’ at Beomeosa Temple

Jointly Organized by Busan Veterans Office and Buddhist Association
Over 200 Attendees Pay Tribute to the Spirits of Patriots

The Busan Regional Office of Veterans Affairs (headed by Nam Il Lee) announced that on the afternoon of October 27, 2025, the '2025 Palgwanhoe Memorial Ceremony for the Spirits of Patriots' was held at Beomeosa Temple, organized by the Busan Buddhist Association.

Officials from the Busan Veterans Affairs Office and other related parties are conducting the 'Palgwanhoe Memorial Service for the Spirits of Patriots and Veterans' at Beomeosa Temple. Provided by Busan Veterans Affairs Office

Approximately 200 people attended the memorial ceremony, including Nam Il Lee, Director of the Busan Regional Office of Veterans Affairs, the president of the Veterans Organizations Council, leaders of various veterans groups, and bereaved families. They paid tribute to the spirits of patriots who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The event began with the national ceremony and a moment of silence, followed by the transfer of the memorial tablet, the Six Offerings and floral tribute, the reading of a prayer, congratulatory remarks and the main ceremony, memorial addresses, a song of remembrance, and the memorial service itself. In the second part, participants donned traditional Goryeo attire for the Palgwanjaegye Precept Ceremony, praying for the eternal rest of the spirits of patriots in a solemn atmosphere.

Beomeosa Temple served as a field hospital and a temporary enshrinement site for fallen soldiers during the Korean War. It is recognized for its historical significance as a site where joint military and police memorial services were held, and on May 11 of last year, it was designated as a memorial facility by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.

Nam Il Lee, Director of the Busan Regional Office of Veterans Affairs, stated, "Since the Silla Dynasty, the Palgwanhoe has been an important ritual praying for the nation's peace and the well-being of its people. I hope that today's ceremony will be a solemn occasion to honor the spirits of those who defended our country across a millennium and to renew our resolve. I offer my deepest respect and remembrance to all who sacrificed for the defense of our nation and wish them eternal peace."

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