The Marine Corps is holding a series of victory commemorative events from August 29 to September 19 in Jeju, Incheon, and Seoul under the theme "Great Victory! Together with the People." The events aim to honor the sacrifices and dedication of veterans, retracing the journey from the deployment of Marine Corps troops in Jeju during the Korean War to the Incheon Landing Operation and the recapture of Seoul.
The events began with the "26th Jeju Marine Corps Day" on August 29-30. On September 5, a memorial ceremony commemorating the victory at the Battle of Yeonhui was held at Hongjecheon Waterfall Park in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, in collaboration with the Marine Corps Veterans Association.
Additionally, the Marine Corps, in partnership with the city of Incheon, will host a week of events from September 10 to 15 to mark the 76th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation. A military band concert will take place at the Incheon Cultural Arts Center on September 11 at 7 p.m., followed by a victory commemorative event at the Incheon Sang Sang Platform on September 15 at 10:30 a.m. This will be the first time since 2010 that the Marine Corps has hosted the Incheon Landing Operation victory event.
On the same day at 2:30 p.m., a memorial ceremony for the victory at the Bupyeong Battle will be held at the Bupyeong Art Center to honor the achievements of veterans and commemorate the fallen heroes.
On September 19, members of the Marine Corps Veterans Association and U.S. Marine Corps personnel will conduct a relay carrying the national flag from Incheon’s Wolmido to Seoul City Hall. The flag will be presented at the 76th anniversary commemorative event for the recapture of Seoul, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. in front of Seoul City Hall.
Moon Won-wook, head of the Personnel and Administration Office of the Marine Corps, stated, "We are preparing the events to remember the great victories achieved by our senior Marines together with the people and to retrace the footsteps of victory."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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