According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in North Korea on July 26, on the 72nd anniversary of the armistice between the Korean War, Ambassador Wang Yajun led over 70 diplomats from the embassy to pay tribute to the martyrs of the volunteer army who sacrificed themselves during the Songgu Fortress Battle. The visit was accompanied by Yin Chengri, the head of the Asian Affairs Section at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Korea; Kim Jong-moon, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the People’s Committee of Pyongyang; and Jin Jingyi, Minister of Culture of the People’s Committee of Pyongyang.
The website of the Chinese Embassy in North Korea
In the scorching summer of July, amidst the scorching sun, Ambassador Wang’s group, carrying flowers, walked up a hill covered with corn. Not far away, the mountain was the site of the Songgu Fortress Battle, which left an indelible mark on the history of the Korean War. As they faced the direction of Songgu, the ambassador’s group offered flower bouquets in solemn and solemn atmosphere, bowed and silently mourned, and sprinkled wine as a tribute. The children of the embassy stood neatly on the hillside, reciting the classic “Who is the Most Lovable?” with their innocent yet firm voices. The clear and melodious child’s voice echoed throughout Songgu, expressing the profound respect and endless remembrance for the martyrs of the volunteer army.
The website of the Chinese Embassy in North Korea
North Korean officials provided detailed information about the Songgu Fortress Battle and expressed that the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, under the banner of resisting American aggression and defending homeland, united with the people of North and South Korea to fight together. They guarded their country like guardians, just as they guarded North Korea. This spirit turned into a shield against aggression and a sword for attack, allowing over a hundred volunteers to withstand repeated American attacks and bombardments until the very end. The North Korean people will forever remember the significant sacrifices made by the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army.
Ambassador Wang stated that the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army fought side by side with the people of North and South Korea, fearlessly facing difficulties, making tremendous sacrifices, and made indelible contributions to the victory of the Korean War. We must continue to pass down the Songgu spirit from generation to generation, continuously strengthen and develop the blood-soaked friendship between China and North Korea, overcome challenges together, and contribute to the construction of socialism in both countries and regional peace and stability.
Ambassador Wang’s group also specifically passed by Longyuanli, where they paid tribute to the martyrs of the volunteer army who bravely sacrificed themselves during the Battles of Sansuuli and Longyuanli.