Remembering past heroes
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Published: 04 Jun. 2023, 18:06

Remembering past heroes

 
A young boy pays respects at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, Seoul, on Sunday, ahead of Memorial Day on Tuesday. Starting Monday, the Ministry of Patriots and Veteran Affairs will be officially raised to a full-fledge ministry with greater authority and expanded organization. It is the biggest change the agency has undergone since its founding in 1961. [YONHAP]

A young boy pays respects at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak District, Seoul, on Sunday, ahead of Memorial Day on Tuesday. Starting Monday, the Ministry of Patriots and Veteran Affairs will be officially raised to a full-fledge ministry with greater authority and expanded organization. It is the biggest change the agency has undergone since its founding in 1961. [YONHAP]

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