We took in some historical sights...
The Korea-U.S.A. Centennial Monument - On May 22nd, 1882, the Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce and Navigation was concluded between Minister Sin, Hon of the Kingdom of Choson and the Commodore Robert Wilson Shufeldt of the U.S.A. on Hwadojin Hill at Chemulpo. This treaty marked the initial and historical establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries, that have lasted through many changes and vicissitudes.
The Battle of Inchon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations (UN). The battle began on September 15, 1950, and ended around September 17. Through a surprise amphibious assault far from the Pusan Perimeter that UN and South Korean forces were desperately defending, the largely undefended city of Incheon was secured after being bombed by UN forces. The battle ended a string of victories by the invading North Korean People's Army (NKPA). The subsequent UN recapture of nearby Seoul partially severed NKPA's supply lines in South Korea.The majority of United Nations ground forces involved were U.S. Marines, commanded by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur was the driving force behind the operation, overcoming the strong misgivings of more cautious generals to a risky assault over extremely unfavorable terrain.
This is a memorial to the missionaries that brought Christianity to Korea.
Thanks for these photos and videos. I might add that a unit of the Korean Marines also landed with the US Marines. It was the ROK 2nd Brigade of the newly formed Republic of Korea Marines, known as the Blue Dragons. I met and served with some of them in Vietnam. US and ROK Marines have had years of tradition and mutual respect.
ReplyDeleteThank you for serving and documenting your time here for us. You have a big heart. I would love to come up and visit with you and others before you leave...if you leave.