Gwanghwamun Square to glow blue in tribute to 23 UN Korean War allies
Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul will glow blue Wednesday evening, as Seoul invites residents and visitors to honor United Nations veterans whose sacrifices helped defend Korea's freedom and peace during the 1950-53 Korean War. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold a public memorial at the Garden of Gratitude on Nov. 11, marking UN Veterans International Memorial Day with candlelight, a…
Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul will be illuminated in blue on November 11 to pay tribute to the 23 UN Korean War allies. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will organize a public memorial at the Garden of Gratitude, featuring a candlelight event, a special lighting ceremony, and opportunities for citizens to express their appreciation.
The evening program will start after sunset, with visitors receiving free LED candles and gathering around the "Lights of Gratitude 23" installation. At 8 p.m., 23 lights symbolizing the countries that sent troops to the Korean War will illuminate in blue, turning on and off 23 times to honor the contribution of these nations and veterans in defending Korea's freedom and peace.
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