Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
South Korea’s veterans minister to pay tribute to two former presidents
South Korean veterans minister Kwon Oh-eul will pay tribute to two former presidents in a series of memorial events.
On Oct.
22, he is due to attend a ceremony at the National Cemetery in Daejeon marking the 20th anniversary of Choi Kyu-ha’s death.
About 120 people, including family members and representatives of a memorial foundation, are expected at the ceremony.
On Oct.
26, the anniversary of Park Chung-hee’s death, Kwon plans to visit Park’s grave at Seoul National Cemetery after attending a ceremony for independence activist Ahn Jung-geun.
The visits are intended to honor former leaders’ service, Kwon said, regardless of political ideology or camp.
The ministry says Kwon has continued attending memorials and visiting graves on former presidents’ and first ladies’ death anniversaries since taking office.
South Korea’s veterans minister Kwon Oh-eul plans to pay tribute to former presidents Choi Kyu-hah and Park Chung-hee.
Kwon is due to attend a ceremony marking 20 years since Choi’s death at the National Daejeon Cemetery on Oct. 22.
On Oct. 26, Park’s death anniversary, Kwon plans to visit Park’s grave at the National Seoul Cemetery.
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said the events are intended to honor the former leaders’ service.
- Who
- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul.
- What
- He plans to attend a memorial ceremony for Choi Kyu-hah and visit Park Chung-hee’s grave.
- When
- Oct. 22 and Oct. 26, 2026.
- Where
- The National Daejeon Cemetery and the National Seoul Cemetery in South Korea.
- Why
- To remember the former presidents and honor their service.
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Kwon is due to attend a ceremony marking 20 years since former President Choi Kyu-hah’s death at the National Daejeon Cemetery.
Kwon plans to attend a ceremony marking the 1909 An Jung-geun incident in Harbin before visiting former President Park Chung-hee’s grave.
- Minister
- Kwon Oh-eul
- Former presidents
- Choi Kyu-hah and Park Chung-hee
- Choi memorial
- 20th anniversary of his death
- Expected attendance
- About 120 people at Choi’s memorial ceremony
- Park visit
- Planned for Oct. 26, his death anniversary
What people are saying
Paying tribute to former presidents is an expression of remembrance on the anniversaries of leaders who devoted themselves to bringing about the Republic of Korea as it is today, and an opportunity to honor their achievements and efforts once again.
I will continue to honor the dedication of national leaders, transcending ideology and political camps.