Gapyeong County "75th Anniversary of June 25 War… Remember Together Through Participation!"

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Gapyeong County will hold a citizen participation commemorative event at Gapyeong Gymnasium on the 25th to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the June 25 War.

The event, organized by the Gapyeong County Reserve Officers Association, will be divided into three sections to commemorate the value of freedom and peace and to honor the sacrifices of the war.

First, pre-event performances by Sori-hyang Band, Seok-hwa, and the Gapyeong Shinbaram Gogochang-gu Group will be held starting at 10:20 a.m., and the supporting programs include △food experience zones from the June 25 War △war photo exhibitions △K-defense weapon exhibitions featuring K9 self-propelled guns, K1A2 tanks, and K21 armored vehicles △promotions for fallen soldier remains excavation projects and other diverse experiential events.

The main event will feature an official commemoration ceremony and commendations for veterans of merit, followed by post-ceremony musical performances by art groups. Finally, starting from noon, the event will conclude with a time to express gratitude through warm meals for war veterans, bereaved families, and attendees.

Choi Gyu-il, head of the Autonomous Administration Division of the county, said, "This event will serve as an opportunity for all generations from youth to war veterans to share national security awareness and reflect on the meaning of patriotism," and added, "We ask for your attention and participation."