Yeongam County Breaks Ground on Memorial Park for Remembrance and Tribute

Memorial Tower and More to Be Completed in Gyodong District by Mid-Year

Safety Prayer Ceremony for the Yeongam Memorial Park Development Project held on the 23rd. Provided by Yeongam County

Yeongam County in South Jeolla Province held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Yeongam Memorial Park on the 23rd, officially beginning the development of a complex cultural space dedicated to commemorating and remembering national patriots and others who served the country.

According to the county, about 50 people, including representatives from local veterans’ organizations, attended the ceremony. The memorial park will be created as a scenic, multi-purpose cultural space designed to strengthen respect for national patriots and to help instill patriotism in daily life.

The Yeongam Memorial Park will be constructed on a total area of 4,869 square meters with a project budget of 2.34 billion won. It will feature a memorial tower, a wall of remembrance, a commemorative plaza, rest areas, and walking trails. The county plans to maximize the park’s utility by designing the space to facilitate easy movement and access for bereaved families and visitors.

From the site selection stage, the county gathered and incorporated feedback from veterans’ organization members and local residents into the project. During construction, the county will focus on strengthening safety management and minimizing inconvenience to the surrounding community.

The memorial park is scheduled for completion in the first half of this year. After completion, the county plans to host commemorative events and memorial ceremonies involving local residents.

Woo Seunghee, Mayor of Yeongam County, stated, “The memorial park is being created as a space to express our respect and gratitude to those who dedicated themselves to the nation. We aim to establish a dignified memorial park that all Yeongam residents can visit and remember.”

The county will continue to manage the park and operate programs to ensure that the memorial park serves as both a symbol of local patriotism and a space for education and relaxation for residents.

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