Participants of the 20th anniversary of Lee Soo-hyun’s memorial service visit JR Shin-Okubo Station in Tokyo, Japan, which was the site of the accident on the 26th and remain silent. Provided by the Korean Embassy in Japan
The 20th anniversary memorial event of Lee Soo-hyun (1974-2001), a righteous man who died while trying to save a Japanese who fell on a track, was held in both Korea and Japan on the 26th. Participants at the event pledged to make efforts to improve Korea-Japan relations, reminiscent of the life of the deceased who practiced humanity across borders 20 years ago.
In a video memorial address, Japanese Ambassador Kang Chang-il said, “Twenty years later, many people remember and celebrate the life of the deceased who became a bridge between Korea and Japan.” I hope it leads to a relationship.” Ambassador Kang, who was appointed on the 22nd, was in self-quarantine for two weeks, so Kim Yong-gil attended the event.
Lee’s mother, Shin Yoon-chan (72), who attended the memorial service held in Japan every year, was unable to attend this event due to a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). Through a video message, Shin said, “It has been 20 years since I lost my son, but thanks to all of you who gave me unchanging warm love, I was able to overcome my sorrow.” I am happy to be able to do things that will continue Lee’s dream.” He expressed his gratitude to the Japanese, who have continued the will of the deceased for 20 years.
Lee’s mother, Shin Yoon-chan, is giving thanks to the attendees through a video at Lee Soo-hyun’s 20th anniversary memorial service held at K-stage O! in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan on the 20th. Provided by the Korean Embassy in Japan
At the memorial hall, Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun and Lee Nak-yeon, together with the Democratic Party representative, harmonized. About 30 people attended, including the head of the Korean National Corps in Japan, Kim Kyu-hwan, president of the Shinjuku Korean Merchants Association, Yoshinori Katori, president of the LSH Asian Scholarship, and Tokiyoshi Arai, the chairman of Akamonkai Japanese Language School. Although it was 20 cycles, it was conducted with the minimum number of people in consideration of Corona 19, and after the event, public offerings continued. Prior to the memorial service, attendees visited JR Shin-Okubo Station in Tokyo, the site of the accident, and paid a tribute on a copper plate installed in the history.
On this day, at the Busan Municipal Park Cemetery, where the deceased is asleep, a memorial event was held by his mother Shin, Lee Sang-jun, chairman of the Busan-Korea Cultural Exchange Association, and Japanese consul Maruyama Kohei, the consul general of Japan.
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