The remains of patriot Hwang Gi-hwan, the real-life inspiration for the drama character Eugene Choi, are being repatriated to South Korea after 100 years. Park Min-sik, the head of the Veterans Affairs Department, is scheduled to receive the remains at Incheon Airport. A memorial service was held in New York, USA, where US veterans in military uniforms carefully carried the remains wrapped in Korean flags. Governor Hwang voluntarily enlisted in the US Army while studying in the United States and died in New York on April 17, 1923. After the tomb of Governor Hwang was first discovered in 2008, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs attempted to repatriate Governor Hwang’s remains, but it was difficult because there was no public data to confirm the genealogy or family members. The remains will be buried at the 7th cemetery of the Independence Merit after the dedication ceremony.
The remains of patriot Hwang Gi-hwan, the real person of Eugene Choi, the main character of the drama ‘Mr.
It’s the first time I’m stepping on the land of my country after 100 years of martyrdom, and Park Min-sik, the head of the Veterans Affairs Department, is scheduled to go out to Incheon Airport to receive the remains.
This is reporter Shin Hyun-joon’s report.
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A memorial service for patriot Hwang Ki-hwan was held in New York, USA.
U.S. veterans in military uniforms carefully carry the remains wrapped in Korean flags.
At the remains of Jisa Hwang, who will be repatriated to their homeland after 100 years of martyrdom, the old soldier gives a final salute with a raised hand.
While studying in the United States, Governor Hwang voluntarily enlisted in the US Army and participated in World War I. After that, he devoted diplomatic efforts such as independence propaganda in France, London and New York, and died in New York on April 17, 1923.
It is also the character that became the motif of Eugene Choi, the main character of the drama ‘Mr.
After the tomb of Governor Hwang was first discovered in 2008, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs attempted to repatriate Governor Hwang’s remains, but it was difficult because there was no public data to confirm the genealogy or family members.
[남 궁 선 / 국가보훈처 보훈예우국장 (지난 4일) : 순국 100년 만에 꿈에도 그리던 고국으로 모시게 된 것을 매우 뜻깊게 생각하며, 지사님께서 고국의 품에서 영면하실 수 있도록 최고의 예우를 다하겠습니다.]
Hwang Ji-sa’s remains will be returned to Incheon International Airport this morning.
Park Min-sik, head of the Veterans Affairs Department, plans to receive the remains at the Incheon International Airport apron.
The remains are sent after reception events such as incense and the dedication of the Order of National Merit, and are buried at the 7th cemetery of the Independence Merit after the remains are returned at the Daejeon National Cemetery.
The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs established the registration of family relations for Governor Hwang, who remained invincible due to the absence of descendants, and will be dedicated by Director Park at the dedication ceremony.
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With the remains of patriot Hwang Gi-hwan, the real-life inspiration for the beloved character Eugene Choi in “Mr. Sunshine,” finally returning to his homeland after 100 years, a sense of closure and unity washes over the Korean community. The dedication and hard work of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs is commendable, as they have successfully established the registration of family relations for Governor Hwang and ensured that he received the highest honors upon his return. It is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by our ancestors and a reflection of the importance of honoring and preserving their legacies. May patriot Hwang Gi-hwan rest in peace and never be forgotten.