Korea and Japan Unite to Honor the Spirit of Patriotic Martyrs
On October 10, the Korea Religions Association held the 26th Ceremony to Honor the Spirit of Patriotic Martyrs and a joint Korea–Japan memorial service at the Patriotic Martyrs Memorial Tower in Seodaemun Independence Park.
Some 350 people attended, including religious leaders from Korea and Japan and bereaved families of patriotic martyrs, to honor their noble sacrifices and reaffirm their shared commitment to a peaceful future.
Lee Dong-il, president of the Association of Bereaved Families of Patriotic Martyrs, expressed gratitude for the Japanese participants’ 26 years of continued remembrance. Midori Sato, president of the Japanese Association for Korean Reunification, pledged continued dedication to building a peaceful future for both nations.
Through commemorative performances and a rice-sharing initiative, participants honored the martyrs’ sacrifices and offered prayers for peace on the Korean Peninsula and harmony between Korea and Japan.
