| Chungcheongbuk-do Holds Ceremony for the 106th Anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement | |
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Remembering the Noble Sacrifices and Patriotism of the March 1st Movement with Independence Activists and Sakhalin Koreans
On March 1, Chungcheongbuk-do held a commemorative ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Cheongju Arts Center to mark the 106th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement, honoring the noble sacrifices and patriotism of the fallen heroes who resisted Japanese oppression and dedicated their lives to Korea’s independence and freedom. The ceremony was attended by over 500 people, including members of the Liberation Association, veterans' organization leaders, Sakhalin Koreans, and heads of major institutions. The program included the reading of the Declaration of Independence, award presentations, commemorative speeches, the singing of the March 1st Song, a three-time cheer of “Manse,” and a commemorative performance, all of which served to reflect on the meaning of the movement. Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungcheongbuk-do stated, “Of the 33 national representatives who led the March 1st Movement, six were from Chungbuk. The ‘Bonfire Manse Movement,’ which used the traditional method of signaling national emergencies with beacon fires, also began in Chungbuk and spread throughout the country.” He added, “Chungbuk was at the heart of the March 1st Movement 106 years ago, and we will carry on the spirit of courage and loyalty of our patriotic ancestors to realize Chungbuk as the heart of Korea, together with our residents.” He continued, “The aftermath of political turmoil since the end of last year and the global economic recession have made our current situation extremely challenging.” He pledged to turn these internal and external crises into new opportunities to promote “resident happiness” and “new possibilities for Chungbuk.” He also shared plans to implement “work-based welfare” through the “Working Babper” project, create a “Sea of Culture” space in the old downtown area surrounding the provincial office to expand cultural access, and establish an “AI-centered Great Transition Strategy” to prepare for the era of everyday artificial intelligence. These efforts aim to strengthen the high-tech industry ecosystem and accelerate industrial innovation. Governor Kim also composed a poem in memory of the late Lee Sang-seol on his way to the 80th Anniversary and 60th Founding Ceremony of the Liberation Association held on February 28 in Jincheon at the Bojae Lee Sang-seol Memorial Hall. The poem was set to music using AI and was personally dedicated by the governor during the March 1st commemorative ceremony. During the ceremony, awards were presented to four individuals, including descendants of independence patriots and veterans, expressing gratitude for their noble patriotism. The event concluded with a moving opera performance by the Allio Opera Company, highlighting the activities of independence fighters and reinforcing the significance of March 1st. Prior to the ceremony, Governor Kim paid tribute at the March 1st Park to the statues of five national representatives, General Han Bong-su, and Shin Chae-ho, honoring the noble sacrifices of those who dedicated themselves to restoring Korea’s sovereignty. |
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