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By Honorary Reporter Gokcecicek Sipahi from Turkey
Photos = Lyuboslava Hristova
Attending the event included the Second Chief of the General Staff, Corps Gen. Metin Gurak, Korean Ambassador to Turkey Choi Hong-ghi, Commander of the 4th Corps, Lt. Gen. Ali Sivri, TUMGAZIDER President and Col. (Ret.) Sukru Tandogan and other military personnel.
After a wreath was laid on the monument, the national anthems of both countries were played followed by a moment of silence.
Tandogan said that from 1950 until 1971, Turkey sent 56,538 soldiers to Korea, 21,212 of whom received the title of veteran.
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Saying Turkish troops came to the port of Busan after 30 days at sea and shed blood for a country they had never heard of, Choi said, "Especially with the victory near the capital of Seoul, Turkish soldiers played a key role in the United Nations (U.N.) army's taking of the northern part of the Han River in January 1951. Turkish troops also provided medical assistance to Koreans in great difficulty, care for war orphans, construction of Ankara School and education for abandoned children."
"The Korean War has an important place in the history of humanity since pro-peace and pro-freedom people in the world have struggled together against the injustice and violence of war. Through the blood and sweat of martyrs and veterans, the Republic of Korea has become a democratic country. The sacrifices of Turkish and U.N. troops will always be remembered and honored."
After the ceremony, a plaque was given to Turkish and Korean authorities at Gazi Orduevi, a military officers' club. Traditional dances of both countries were also performed and a mixed Korean-Turkish choir sang.
chaey0726@korea.kr
*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.
Photos = Lyuboslava Hristova
The Turkey War Veterans Association held a memorial ceremony in Ankara. (iclickart)
Attending the event included the Second Chief of the General Staff, Corps Gen. Metin Gurak, Korean Ambassador to Turkey Choi Hong-ghi, Commander of the 4th Corps, Lt. Gen. Ali Sivri, TUMGAZIDER President and Col. (Ret.) Sukru Tandogan and other military personnel.
After a wreath was laid on the monument, the national anthems of both countries were played followed by a moment of silence.
Tandogan said that from 1950 until 1971, Turkey sent 56,538 soldiers to Korea, 21,212 of whom received the title of veteran.
Turkish soldiers played a key role in the U.N. army in January 1951. (Korea.net DB)
Saying Turkish troops came to the port of Busan after 30 days at sea and shed blood for a country they had never heard of, Choi said, "Especially with the victory near the capital of Seoul, Turkish soldiers played a key role in the United Nations (U.N.) army's taking of the northern part of the Han River in January 1951. Turkish troops also provided medical assistance to Koreans in great difficulty, care for war orphans, construction of Ankara School and education for abandoned children."
"The Korean War has an important place in the history of humanity since pro-peace and pro-freedom people in the world have struggled together against the injustice and violence of war. Through the blood and sweat of martyrs and veterans, the Republic of Korea has become a democratic country. The sacrifices of Turkish and U.N. troops will always be remembered and honored."
After the ceremony, a plaque was given to Turkish and Korean authorities at Gazi Orduevi, a military officers' club. Traditional dances of both countries were also performed and a mixed Korean-Turkish choir sang.
chaey0726@korea.kr
*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.