UN Weeks in Busan (October 24-November 11, 2022)
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‘UN Weeks in Busan’, from UN Day (Oct. 24) to the Turn Toward Busan event (Nov. 11), is a commemorative 2-week long ceremony in acknowledgement of the war veterans who fought for freedom during the Korean War, and for those fallen heroes whose sacrifices were devoted to peace. UN Weeks in Busan have been taking place annually since 2019.
Website: https://unweeksinbusan.or.kr (Korean)
Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City
Organized by: Busan Foundation for International Cooperation, Nam-gu Office, Busan Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, UN Memorial Cemetery
Major events of 2022 UN Weeks in Busan
○ The 77th UN Day Ceremony: Monday, October 24, 2022, 11:00-12:00, UN Memorial Cemetery
○ Peace Lighting: Monday, October 24, 2022, lighting of major landmarks in Busan, including Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge and more
○ UN Peace Film Festival: Sunday, October 30, 2022, Busan Cinema Center
○ 2022 World Peace Forum: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 11:00-16:30, The Westin Josun Hotel Busan
○ Regular Meeting & Inaugural Ceremony on International Organization Advisory Group: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, , The Westin Josun Hotel Busan
○ “Turn Toward Busan” Memorial Ceremony: Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m., UN Memorial Cemetery (Silent tribute for one minute)
