Chu Gwang-deok Mayor of Nanyang-ju Participates in 29th Peace and Reunification Citizen's Walking Event

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong Reporter] Mayor Chu Gwang-deok of Nanyang-ju participated in the '29th Peace and Reunification Citizen's Walking Event' held at Lee Seok-young Square on the 15th, sharing aspirations for peace and reunification with citizens.

The event was organized by the Korea Freedom Association Nanyang-ju Branch (Chairman Bae Jin-seong) and conducted with subsidies provided by Nanyang-ju City.

Held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation, the event was attended by approximately 1,700 citizens including Mayor Chu, Vice President of the Nanyang-ju City Council Lee Jung-ae, provincial council members, city council members, heads of institutions and social organizations, children, and youth.

Participants held a Liberation Day commemoration ceremony before the walking event, conducting 'calf raise' warm-up exercises. Afterwards, approximately 3.5 kilometers along the trails near Hongyung Mausoleum, reaffirming the significance of liberation and honoring the sacrificial spirit of fallen patriots.

Chairman Bae Jin-seong said, "Liberation was achieved through the sacrifice and dedication of countless unknown individuals," adding, "Through this event, we hope to reaffirm the joy and significance of liberation and serve as an opportunity for citizens to unite."

Mayor Chu Gwang-deok stated, "This Peace and Reunification Citizen's Walking Event is a meaningful occasion to honor the sacrifices of independence merit claimants and fallen patriots and to express gratitude to bereaved families," further noting, "This gathering today, remembering history and longing for reunification, aligns with the direction of Nanyang-ju moving toward the future."