A group of independence fighters’ descendants criticized the defense ministry, Thursday, for the Korea Military Academy s attempt to relocate the bust of independence fighter Hong Beom-do due to his past record of collaborating with Soviet communist forces.
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President Yoon Suk Yeol hailed Seoul s thawing relationship with Tokyo as a chance to move the two East Asian countries toward a "new world," stressing that now is the time for South Korea to leave historical grievances in the past. Yoon described Japan, which ruled South Korea for 35 years until the end of World War II, as South Korea s "partner in the pursuit of common interests for global peace and .
My fellow citizens, 7 million overseas Koreans, decorated patriots who fought for the nation’s independence, Today, we celebrate the 105th March First Independence Movement Day. With utmost reverence, I pay a heartfelt tribute to our fallen patriotic forefathers and patriots who devoted themselves to the cause of our country’s freedom and prosperity. I extend my sincerest gratitude to our independence her.