Gapyeong War Memorial Tower가평 현충탑

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Gapyeong War Memorial Tower, in Daljeon-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, was built to carry on the noble spirit of sacrifice of 681 fallen soldiers from this region and 33 police officers who died in the line of duty, each of whom gave their one and only life for their country. The tower measures 5.8 m wide, 4.1 m deep and 8 m high. Its height and the eight steps leading up to the incense altar symbolize the county's eight towns and townships, the white granite body represents the pure hearts of the peace-loving people of the county, and the bronze flame in the center symbolizes the undying patriotism of the 714 young people whose names are inscribed on the tower. The memorial stone behind the tower was originally erected in July 1959 at 34 Ha-ri, Pyeongchang-eup, and was moved here when this tower was built.