Korea
was a nation where is divided by South and North after the independence in
1945. The North got a military support from the Soviet Union and reinforced the
military. On July 25th 1950, the North Korean army ambushed South Korea.
It was a tragic fratricidal war for Koreans. The situation was totally
unfavorable for South Korea, but the UN supported South Korea and sent armies.
16 countries including US sent the army. South Korea had a narrow escape and got
back some of the region of the Amnok river. However, the war continued for over
3 years. In this war, many young people even students attended as soldiers and
sacrificed. Chairman Lee was also a Korean War veteran. He was at the front
line of the battle and experienced the bitterness of war, so he made himself a
promise to end all the war in the world and stop the sacrifice of young men;
and became a peace activist. He erected a memorial stone of declaration of Korea
unification at the Unification Observatory and in Imjingak. Every year, he
celebrated the Memorial Day in June 25th and prays for the repose of
the soul of the victims. He is a true patriot and a peace lover. He never stops
peace activity and service to the nation.
<The memorial stone of the Declaration of Korea Unification>
No one can really realize the wounds of war but the one who had taken part in the war.
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