Israel embassy marks Oct. 7 Hamas attack with memorial ceremony in Seoul
The Israeli Embassy in Korea held a commemorative ceremony on Wednesday in Seoul to honor the victims of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and to express solidarity and condolences to the survivors and bereaved families. The ceremony was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, Korean dignitaries, members of the Jewish and Israeli communities in Korea, and guests. It opened with a short film,…
The Israeli Embassy in Seoul hosted a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the victims of the Hamas attack that took place on October 7, 2023. The event, attended by diplomats, dignitaries, and members of the Korean Jewish and Israeli communities, began with a short film and was followed by opening remarks, a candle-lighting ceremony, a moment of silence, and Jewish memorial prayers.
Video testimonies from victims and survivors were also shown during the ceremony. Yun Young-ki, deputy director-general for African and Middle Eastern affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the candle-lighting ceremony, while Hwang Woo-yea, chairman of the Korea-Israel Friendship Association, delivered commemorative remarks.
Ambassador-designate Sagi Karni emphasized the significance of the event, noting the numerous casualties and injuries sustained during the attack.
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