Veterans Minister Pays Respects at Gravesites of Former President Kim Dae-jung and First Lady Yuk Young-soo

Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-ul visited and paid his respects at the gravesites of former President Kim Dae-jung and First Lady Yuk Young-soo around the anniversaries of their passing, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced.

The ministry added that Minister Kwon visited the graves of the former president and the former first lady at the Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu on the morning of the 15th to pay his respects and commemorate them.

Minister Kwon first visited the grave of former President Kim, laying flowers and offering incense while honoring his dedication and achievements toward the advancement of South Korea's democracy and overcoming national crises.

The ministry explained that although the anniversary of former President Kim's passing falls on the 18th, he visited the gravesite on the 15th taking into account that the 18th marks the start of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise.

Minister Kwon then visited the grave of First Lady Yuk, who is entombed alongside former President Park Chung-hee, on the anniversary of her passing (the 15th) to lay flowers, burn incense, and pay his respects.

A floral tribute sent in the name of President Lee Jae-myung was placed at the Hyeonchungwan memorial hall in the Seoul National Cemetery, where the memorial service for First Lady Yuk was held that day.

Since taking office, Minister Kwon has visited the gravesites of former presidents and their spouses across political lines in the interest of national unity.

(Photo provided by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Yonhap News)
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