Kazakh minister pays 1st visit to grave of Korean independence fighter
Kazakhstan's culture minister paid tribute Wednesday at the grave of Hong Beom-do, a revered Korean independence fighter who fought against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule, at the national cemetery in the central city of Daejeon. The visit by Minister of Culture and Information Arman Krykbayev marked the first time a Kazakh minister has visited Hong's grave since his remains were repatriated from…
Kazakhstan's Culture Minister Arman Krykbayev paid his first visit to the grave of Hong Beom-do on Wednesday. Hong, a revered Korean independence fighter, had fought against Japan's colonial rule from 1910 to 1945. This visit marked the first time a Kazakh minister had paid respects at Hong's grave since his remains were repatriated to Korea in 2021, following diplomatic efforts and cooperation from the Kazakh government.
On behalf of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the nation's people, Minister Krykbayev paid tribute to General Hong Beom-do, a distinguished son who made the ultimate sacrifice for his homeland. In the guest book, the minister wrote, "Their courage and heroic deeds will remain an indelible legacy, forever remembered by generations to come."
At the cemetery's memorial tower, the minister dedicated a wreath, offered incense, and observed a moment of silence before paying his respects.
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