Commemorative Event Held in Hiroshima Honoring Victims of Korean A-Bomb Explosion
In Hiroshima, Japan, a significant memorial ceremony was held on August 2, 2020, marking the 80th anniversary of the city's tragic atomic bombing during World War II. This year's event, organised by the Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan), was a poignant commemoration of the Korean victims of the bombing.
The ceremony took place at the Peace Memorial Park, a location that serves as a significant site for atomic bomb-related memorials and ceremonies. The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima has been the annual venue for the Mindan memorial ceremony, a tradition that dates back to around 1969 or 1970, though the exact date of the first memorial ceremony is not directly stated.
The 79-year-old leader of the prefectural group, who was exposed to radiation while in utero, emphasised the importance of passing on the memories and lessons of the atomic bombing to future generations. The leader expressed hope for intergenerational collaboration to preserve the memories and lessons of the atomic bombing.
Approximately 110 people attended the ceremony, including survivors and bereaved relatives. The attendees offered flowers and silent prayers for those who perished in the bombing. The ceremony was held to honour the Korean victims of the Hiroshima atomic bombing and to remember and pay respects to those who were affected by the devastating event.
The ceremony was particularly significant this year, as it marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing and the end of World War II. The commemoration serves as a reminder of the horrors of war and the importance of peace and unity. The annual commemoration ensures continued remembrance of Korean atomic bomb victims and supports the transmission of their memories to future generations.
The ceremony was held in Hiroshima Prefecture's capital city for the first time, making it a historic event for the Korean community in Japan. The Mindan memorial ceremony is part of the broader commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, a solemn reminder of the past and a call for peace in the future.
Photos of the Mindan memorial ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima were widely shared as general-news footage, capturing the somber atmosphere and poignant moments of the event. This year's politics surrounding the anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing included discussions on historical accountability and future nuclear disarmament, echoing the leader's call for intergenerational collaboration to preserve the memories and lessons of the event.
