Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung stated on Saturday that honoring and paying respects to those who have died in service to the nation is a crucial social duty that must be upheld.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee delivered these remarks during a speech at the Memorial Day ceremony, a national holiday dedicated to commemorating individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving the country. This includes those who fought for Korea's independence from Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.
The ceremony, held at Seoul National Cemetery, was attended by 3,000 participants, comprising uniformed service members, government officials, national merit recipients, and their families. President Lee emphasized the importance of remembering the patriots and fulfilling the societal obligation of paying them due respect, highlighting it as a duty that must be faithfully maintained.