S. Korea to hold Memorial Day ceremony

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony this week to commemorate the sacrifices made by fallen soldiers and public servants in service to the nation, the veterans ministry said Friday.

The ceremony, marking June 6 Memorial Day, will be held Saturday at Seoul National Cemetery, attended by some 3,000 people, including the bereaved families of Korean War veterans and those of national merit, according to the ministry.

Notably, the participants will include the bereaved families of two Army soldiers who died in a military helicopter training accident in February, it said.

The ceremony will begin with a silent tribute at 10 a.m. Four people, including those who died or became disabled in the line of duty, will be presented with presidential certificates recognizing national merit.

This photo, provided by the veterans ministry on June 5, 2026, shows the theme of this year's Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Seoul National Cemetery. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)