Sergeant Yi Wondeung Statue이원등 상사상

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Located on Nodeul Island in the Hangang River, the Sergeant Yi Wondeung Statue was erected to honor the spirit of Sergeant Yi Wondeung, who showed deep comradeship and self-sacrifice. On February 4, 1966, while serving as leader of a high-altitude infiltration jump team in the Airborne Special Forces Group, he was on a high-altitude jump training exercise when a fellow soldier's parachute malfunctioned. He opened his comrade's parachute but fell into the Hangang River himself and died in the line of duty. To keep his comradeship and self-sacrifice as a lasting example, the Army formed the Sergeant Yi Wondeung Memorial Committee on February 16, 1966, and built the statue with donations from soldiers across the service. After years of wear, the statue was restored on June 5, 1998, through the combined efforts of all personnel of the special warfare units. Nodeul Island is a cultural complex with plenty to enjoy, including a live music venue, Nodeul Seoga, Nodeul Gallery, Nodeul Lounge, and a multipurpose hall.