Korean War Veterans Memorial
Honoring the Fighting Spirit of Patriotism
Introduction
Erected in December 2020, this memorial bears the names of 2,193 Gangnam-gu Korean War veterans who gave their lives defending the nation. Located in front of the main gate of the Capital Technical High School, it documents historical records from the outbreak of war on June 25, 1950 through the armistice on July 27, 1953, including photographs of the ROK Army 1st Division's Han River crossing operation to recapture Seoul. The work is by sculptor Wang Gwang-hyeon, famous for 'Eternal Atonement' installed at the Korea Native Plant Garden — its form depicts the Taegeukgi (Korean flag) embracing Gangnam's fallen heroes.
Curation Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Memorial Erected in December 2020 | In December 2020, a memorial was erected engraved with the names of 2,193 Gangnam-gu Korean War veterans. |
| In Front of Sudo Electric Technical High School | A patriotic memorial space located in front of the main gate of Sudo Electric Technical High School. |
| Inscribed With War History | Engraved with the war's history from its outbreak on June 25, 1950 to the armistice on July 27, 1953, along with a photograph of the Han River Crossing Operation. |
| Work by Sculptor Wang Gwang-hyun | A work by Wang Gwang-hyun, sculptor of 'Eternal Atonement' at the Korean Indigenous Plants Botanic Garden. It depicts the Taegukgi enveloping the spirits of fallen patriots. |
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Subway Line 3 Gaepo-dong Station or Bundang Line Gaepo-dong Station. Address: 410 Gaepo-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
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