| Chungcheongbuk-do Holds Ceremony to Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Liberation Day | |
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Governor Kim Young-hwan: “The Foresight of Our Forebears Opened the Way to Our Future”
Carrying Forward the Spirit of the Independence Movement to Drive Innovation and Action in Chungbuk In his commemorative address for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, Chungcheongbuk-do Governor Kim Young-hwan emphasized, “The foresight and proper historical awareness of our forebears have opened the way to our future.” On the 15th, Chungcheongbuk-do held a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day at the Grand Theater of Cheongju Arts Center, with attendees including members of the Liberation Association, heads of veterans’ organizations, and Sakhalin Koreans. Governor Kim declared, “On this 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, I will become an independence fighter who opens a new era for Chungbuk. We will break from inertia, move beyond the past through innovation, and complete Chungbuk as the heart of Korea through unity, not division.” He added, “After liberation, our forebears defined the direction of the nation as one of liberal democracy and embraced a market economy. Korea’s development and Chungbuk’s rise as a hub for high-tech industries were possible thanks to their foresight and sound historical consciousness.” He concluded, “Chungbuk will move forward unwaveringly, doing its utmost to innovate and take action in the spirit of independence fighters who risked their lives.” He added, “We will rename the central lawn at the provincial government office to Culture Square 815 to honor the noble spirit of the 80th anniversary of Liberation and transform it into a space for communication and harmony.” movement in April 1919, was posthumously awarded a presidential commendation. In addition, the governor’s commendation was presented to four descendants of independence patriots and veterans. Furthermore, the original historical musical “The Lost Land, the Reclaimed Nation―Hurrah for Korean Independence,” featuring Lee Byo-ri of the Phantom Singer-winning group, Forte di Quattro, as an independence fighter, deeply moved the audience deeply by musically portraying the oppression, sorrow, and eventual liberation experienced during Japanese colonial rule, reaffirming the significance of Liberation Day. After the ceremony, the province hosted an opening event for Culture Square 815 at the central lawn of the provincial office, inviting around 20 members of the Liberation Association and veterans’ groups. The square embodies the historical significance of Liberation and serves as a space where Chungbuk residents’ culture and history come alive, making its unveiling on the 80th anniversary of Liberation even more meaningful. |
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