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UN Weeks in Busan honors those who fought for Korea
“U.N. Weeks in Busan” is a three-week event to commemorate veterans of the Korean War (1950-1953).
The event began on United Nations Day, Oct. 24, and will conclude with Turn Toward Busan on Nov. 11.
“U.N. Weeks in Busan” expresses gratitude to those who fought to protect freedom and commemorates the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for peace.
Several ceremonies will be held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea, in Nam-gu district. “The Story of Heroes in the Korean War” is an outdoor activity for families. The goal of the activity is to inform today’s youth of the nation’s history.
The Turn Toward Busan memorial ceremony will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to honor those who died during the Korean War. During the ceremony, a commemorative siren will sound across Busan for one minute, followed by a 21-gun salute, the customary ritual signifying the nation’s highest honor for fallen soldiers. During this time, citizens are encouraged to express their gratitude by turning toward the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Nam-gu district.
Finally, the Nam-gu District Office has published a special newsletter, titled Never Forget You All. Published since 2018, the newsletter features stories on the heroics of soldiers during the Korean War. It is printed in both English and Korean, and mailed to veterans around the world.
※ U.N. Weeks in Busan, until Nov.11
◎ U.N. Memorial Cemetery: 93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu
◎ Website: unweeksinbusan.or.kr