Cheonan City, South Korea – In commemoration of the 10th West Sea Defense Day and the 15th anniversary of the ROKS Cheonan sinking, Cheonan City has launched an online memorial from March 24th to 28th.

The online memorial, accessible through the Cheonan City website, allows citizens to offer virtual flowers and leave messages of remembrance for the 46 sailors who lost their lives in the 2010 tragedy.

To further honor the fallen heroes, Cheonan City has displayed memorial banners at the city hall and will host a memorial ceremony at Cheonan Veterans Park on March 28th. The ceremony will be attended by approximately 100 people, including bereaved family members, veterans’ organization leaders, and students from the deceased sailors’ alma maters.

Cheonan City has maintained a sisterhood relationship with the ROKS Cheonan since 1990 and has organized annual memorial events since the ship’s sinking. In 2011, the city erected a memorial monument and model of the ROKS Cheonan at Cheonan Veterans Park. Following the launch of the new ROKS Cheonan in 2023, the city renewed its sisterhood ties with the naval unit.

A Cheonan City official stated, "We will forever remember the noble sacrifice of the 46 ROKS Cheonan heroes and continue to honor their memory alongside our citizens, while dedicating ourselves to national security and peace."

Key Points:

Online Memorial: Open from March 24th to 28th on the Cheonan City website.
Memorial Ceremony: To be held at Cheonan Veterans Park on March 28th.
Long-standing Relationship: Cheonan City has a deep-rooted connection with the ROKS Cheonan.
Commitment to Remembrance: The city is dedicated to honoring the fallen sailors and promoting peace.