- 73rd anniversary event commemorating the Battle of Incheon ends in great success with more than 1,600 guests, including war veterans, members of the armed forces, and locals -
- Commemorative event focused on the journey toward the “light of freedom and peace” instead of dwelling on the shadows of war –
The 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Incheon and victory day celebrations hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy got underway with great fanfare early on September 15 just off the coast of Incheon Port and Palmido Island.
<Street parade for patriots and veterans on September 15 (Fri), 2023>
The event - focused on finding the “light of freedom and peace” instead of dwelling on the shadows of war - invited more than 1,600 guests, including veterans of the Korean War, members of the Korean armed forces, military attachés from countries that served as part of the UN Forces in the Korean War, and the general public, to remember this day 73 years ago.
The commemorative event included a shipboard victory ceremony, a demonstration of the Battle of Incheon, and a Navy maritime parade.
<73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Incheon and Victory Day Celebrations - Navy maritime parade on September 15 (Fri), 2023>
Just off the coast of Incheon, the Korean Navy, which deployed 25 vessels, 15 aircraft, and seven heavy equipment units, along with the US Navy’s Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) vessel and the Canadian Navy’s HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) worked together to reenact the Battle of Incheon that involved more than 75,000 soldiers on 261 vessels from eight countries 73 years ago.
In particular, the finale of the event, a maritime parade led by the Korean Navy and Korea Coast Guard vessels, earned plenty of applause from the audience.
At the ceremony, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said, “It is our duty to remember and express our gratitude to the heroes who devoted themselves to the freedom and peace of humankind. It is also our mission to protect freedom and peace.” He added, “To that end, I declare Incheon a city of world peace.”
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Meanwhile, last November, Incheon Metropolitan City announced plans to organize an international event to celebrate the Battle of Incheon. The City plans on shedding new light on the historical significance of the Battle, and create a platform to discuss and promote peaceful diplomacy.
