World · East Asia & Pacific · 8 hrs ago
Busan to hold annual UN veterans memorial ceremony on Nov. 11
Busan will hold the 20th Turn Toward Busan ceremony at the UN Memorial Cemetery on Nov.
11.
The annual event honors the 1.98 million people who served from 22 UN countries in the Korean War.
At 11 a.m., people around the world are invited to observe one minute of silence facing the cemetery, the only UN cemetery in the world.
The tradition began in 2007 after a proposal by Canadian veteran Vincent Courtney, and became an official day of remembrance in 2020.
More than 1,000 people, including veterans, their descendants, diplomats, officials, students and residents, are expected to attend.
The ceremony will include a memorial siren across Busan, a 21-gun salute and a flypast by the Black Eagles, honoring the veterans’ sacrifice and service.
Busan will hold the 20th Turn Toward Busan ceremony on Nov. 11 at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea.
At 11 a.m., people worldwide will observe one minute of silence facing the cemetery, the only United Nations cemetery in the world.
The ceremony will honor the sacrifices of 1.98 million veterans from 22 United Nations member countries.
More than 1,000 people, including veterans, their descendants, diplomats, officials, citizens and students, are expected to attend.
The program will include a 21-gun salute and a memorial flyover by the Black Eagles.
- Who
- Busan City is holding the ceremony, with more than 1,000 attendees expected.
- What
- The 20th Turn Toward Busan ceremony will commemorate United Nations veterans.
- When
- Nov. 11, with the ceremony starting at 10:50 a.m. and a minute of silence at 11 a.m.
- Where
- The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea, Busan.
- Why
- To honor the sacrifices and service of veterans from 22 United Nations member countries.
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The event began after a proposal by Canadian veteran Vincent Courtenay.
The event was designated a statutory commemorative day.
People worldwide are to observe one minute of silence facing the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea.
- Ceremony
- 20th Turn Toward Busan
- Date and start time
- Nov. 11 at 10:50 a.m.
- Minute of silence
- 11 a.m. for one minute
- Veterans honored
- 1.98 million from 22 United Nations member countries
- Expected attendance
- More than 1,000 people
- Salute
- 21-gun salute
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What people are saying
Busan City will remember the noble sacrifices and dedication of United Nations veterans and strive to carry forward the values of freedom and peace.