Confusion as Kim Hyeong-seok, the new curator, cancels event
Cheonan city to host Liberation Day ceremony on the 15th,
The appearance of the Cheonan Independence Hall in Chungcheongnam-do a day before the 79th Liberation Day on the 14th. News1,
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, ‘After the cancellation of the Liberation Day ceremony that had been commemorated every year since the opening of the Independence Hall in 1987, Cheonan City has decided to hold its own event.’,
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, ‘Cheonan City announced on the 14th, “On the 15th at 10 a.m., we plan to hold the 79th Liberation Day ceremony at the People’s House of the Independence Hall to honor the spirit of independence of the patriotic martyrs and patriots who dedicated themselves to reclaiming national sovereignty alongside the citizens of Cheonan.” This decision was made following the cancellation of the Independence Hall event due to the curator Kim Hyeong-seok’s participation in the government’s Liberation Day ceremony. The city determined that it should not halt the event held at the symbolic location of the independence movement, the Independence Hall, and thus prepared its own ceremony.’,
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, ‘The ceremony hosted by the city will include silent tributes to the patriotic martyrs and national spirits, thematic performances, singing of Liberation Day songs, cheers of “Manse,” special exhibitions, and visits to the museum. An official from the city stated, “As Cheonan is the hometown of numerous patriots such as Yoo Gwan-sun (1902-1920), Lee Beom-seok (1900-1972), and others, known for their loyalty and patriotism, it was decided to continue the Liberation Day ceremony in line with public opinion.” Vice Mayor Kim Seok-pil added, “We decided to hold our own Liberation Day ceremony to understand the feelings of Cheonan citizens and to foster pride and love for our country.”‘,
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