Memorial Day of 2009 Love of Taegeuk, (Korean Flag) and Love of Mugungwha, (Rose of Sharon) _MANNAM Volunteer Association

Love of Taegeuk, (Korean Flag) and Love of Mugungwha, (Rose of Sharon)
Let’s brighten this dark world by gathering people of light and bringing them together!

MANNAM Corporation, which focuses on culture and art, has joined the world's 54 volunteer organizations.
MANNAM Corporation mainly volunteered around Gangnam, Seoul, unnoticeably, but with a pure heart. In 2008, a bazaar was held for those in need at the Apgujung, Chungdam elementary school and ten thousand citizens, including local residents participated. Gangnam district office was surprised with the outcome and suggested holding another event together. So, on April 6th, Memorial Day of 2009, a public patriotic event was held which one hundred thousand people participated on Yeongdong main-street (blocking eight-lanes) in front of the Coex Mall and MANNAM Corporation became known as a light of the world.
From the spark of these events, MANNAM Corporation became a global volunteer organization by allying with 54 domestic and foreign volunteer organizations. The united volunteer organization is enthusiastically volunteering with many domestic and foreign regions.

MANNAM, the pride of Korea, will spread the culture of love by lighting up the darkness with the light of love.

The World’s best handprint Korean Flag
Entered in the Korean Genus book of record. The world’s largest handprint Korean Flag is kept preserved in the National Cemetery. Width 60m x Length 40m, a total of 17,337 people participated.

The world's largest Korean flag, made by handprints, was listed in the Korean Guinness Book on 2009, July 18th. From Children's Day (May 5th) when the Korean flag was simply a pure-white sheet, till the completion of the flag, it stayed on displayed at the Olympic Park Peace Plaza, where every country’s flags exist. This was a precious time of sharing for citizens of Korea to confirm their love of the Korean flag, without distinction of gender, age, or nationality. It was a moment in which Korea and the world could become one, by gathering people’s hearts and participating in the simple action of hand printing. Departed patriots would have felt proud by seeing the supersized Korean flag preserved in the national cemetery.

Replies from combatant nations for Mannam Corporation’s activities.
We would like to truly thank the Presidents and Ambassadors who have shown much interest and given support to MANNAM activities.
We received letters of thanks and gratitude from 21 different country’s veterans, who came to the 2009 ‘Love of Our Country’ public patriot MANNAM event. 

The Korean War and the meaning of the UN participation

On June 25, Sunday 4:00am, 1950, the tragic Korean War began with gunfire and after 3 years and 1 month, the ceasefire negotiation ended, leaving an everlasting pain and many scars behind. With the precious sacrifice of the veterans, we rose up and made unimaginable progress and developments. Within 60 years, trying to leave the pain behind, Korea was able to flourish in the world by holding the 88 Olympics, 2002 World Cup, and the G-20 Seoul Summit.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, MANNAM Corporation held this event in remembrance of the veteran’s sacrifices which made Korea truly what it is today.
By the Arrangement of Collective Security, ‘UN takes effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace' UN forces enter the Korean War to protect Korea's liberalization. The Korean War was the first war involving the UN forces in an effort to bring forth Peace and freedom to Korea. So this became not just Korea's war, but a war in which the world shared.
We will never forget the sacrifice and dedication of the UN forces which allowed Korea to exist today.
Remembrance of Representative War Veteran’s
-Army Infantry Number 8830186, Sergeant Man Hee Lee remembrance

Unforgettable fellow soldiers who shed their blood
To the unforgettable fellow soldiers who shed their blood and for the departed patriots, I pray for the souls to rest in peace.


I was on the front lines for the Korean Special Forces, from the beginning of the war till the ceasefire negotiation ended and the noise of gunfire, bombs, and fighter planes did not stop even for one second. The ground was covered with blood, the sky was filled with smoke, and fellow soldier’s corpses were stacked on top of each other, which made the ground, the heavens and hearts throb.
The tragedy of this fratricidal war made sons, fathers and brothers, point guns at each other. The streets at that time, existed with vast bloodshed, full of screaming infants, horrible stories, and nightmares that can't even be remembered.
Until the day of a Truce, only military uniforms covered in blood were seen as I went forward for my country and nation.
Today Korea would not be in existence if it were not for the sacrifice of the many different nation's four hundred and twenty thousand forces and participation of the 21 countries.
On this 60th Anniversary of the Korean War, we have to remember the sacrifice and dedication of the fellow soldiers and patriots. We have to remember it forever. Korea, the country they laid down their life to protect. Through Love, We have to preserve the light forever.

Intent of the 60th anniversary, 25th of June
Non-profit volunteer Association Mannam Corporation
Republic of Korea will always remember you.
Representative of MANNAM, Kim Nam-Hee
As the mother bird covers the baby bird with its wings so they won’t get wet from the rain…
You gave away your precious and unique youth to protect the Korean peninsula from the pouring rain of bomb shells. Doubtless the heavens would be impressed. You participated in things which someone had to do.
Veterans of the war! Now I know that you are like our parents of Korea who has given us birth. Tears flowed in my heart when I felt the hearts of the Father’s whom sacrificed everything for their children.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, we, as children of yours, set this place today to remember your sacrifice of blood once again and to tend to our parents with expression of filial piety. The Volunteer Association of MANNAM will work even harder, doing more volunteer works, and will be even more humble in this country that you protected. Your noble sacrifice for your country and today’s impressive meeting will be remembered forever in history. Thank you.

[MANNAM Peace] As a peace campaigner, John Lennon and to celebrated Memorial Day

 As a peace campaigner, John Lennon was the original Beatlesthe member and achieved worldwide fame for the United Kingdom writer and singer.
John Lennon received a posthumous award for his contributions to world peace, as his song 'Imagine' has been a leading anthem for the peace movement.
He left a famous saying a lot, and his quotes are loved by many people yet.
Especially, today(June 6th) is Memorial Day in Korea.

MANNAM Volunteer Association, which focuses on culture and art, has joined the World's 54 volunter organizations. MANNAM mainly volunteered around Gangnam, Seoul, unnoticealbe, but with a pure heart. In 2008, a bazaar was held for those in need at the Apgujung, Chungdam elementary school and ten thousand citizens, including local residents participated. Gangnam district office was surprised with the outcome and suggested holding another event together. So, on April 6th, Memorial Day of 2009, a public patriotic event was held which one hundred thousand people participated on Yeongdong main-street (blocking eight-lanes) in front of the Coex Mall and MANNAM became known as a light of the world. From the spark of these events, MANNAM became a global volunteer organization by allying with 54 domestic and foreign volunteer organizations. The united volunteer organization is enthusiastically volunteering with many domestic and foreign regions. MANNAM, the pride of Korea, will spread the culture of love by lighting up the darkness with the light of love.


Entered in the Korean Guinness book of record. The world’s largest handprint Korean national flag is kept preserved in the National Cemetery. Width 60m x Length 40m, a total of 17,337 people participated.

 The world's largest Korean national flag, made by handprints, was listed in the Korean Guinness Book on 2009, July 18th. From Children's Day (May 5th) when the Korean national flag was simply a pure-white sheet, till the completion of the flag, it stayed on displayed at the Olympic Park Peace Plaza, where every country’s flags exist. This was a precious time of sharing for citizens of Korea to confirm their love of the Korean national flag, without distinction of gender, age, or nationality. It was a moment in which Korea and the world could become one, by gathering people’s hearts and participating in the simple action of hand printing. Departed patriots would have felt proud by seeing the supersized Korean national flag preserved in the national cemetery.

Now, Let's take our time  for a lasting 'peace' to celebrated Memorial Day.
It's time that we begin to talk of peace.

"Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagien all the people
Living life in peace

You ay say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one"

-John Lennon, Imagine

President Obama Delivers Memorial Day Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

Today President Obama traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivering remarks.
The President thanked members of the armed forces and veterans for their service to the United States, and paid tribute to our fallen heroes laid to rest at Arlington:
     It is here, on this hallowed ground, where we choose to build a monument to a constant thread in the American character -- the truth that our nation endures because it has always been home to men and women who are willing to give their all, and lay down their very lives, to preserve and protect this land that we love.
That character -- that selflessness -- beats in the hearts of the very first patriots who died for a democracy they had never known and would never see. It lived on in the men and women who fought to hold our union together, and in those who fought to defend it abroad -- from the beaches of Europe to the mountains and jungles of Asia. This year, as we mark the 60th anniversary of the end of fighting in Korea, we offer a special salute to all those who served and gave their lives in the Korean War. And over the last decade, we’ve seen the character of our country again -- in the nearly 7,000 Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice on battlefields and city streets half a world away.

President Barack Obama participates in a Memorial Day wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 27, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama noted that, as of last year, Americans are no longer fighting and dying in Iraq, and that there is now a transition underway in Afghanistan as well. "This time next year," the President said, "we will mark the final Memorial Day of our war in Afghanistan."
The President closed by asking Americans to keep the fallen in their hearts:
    On this Memorial Day, and every day, let us be true and meet that promise. Let it be our task, every single one of us, to honor the strength and the resolve and the love these brave Americans felt for each other and for our country. Let us never forget to always remember and to be worthy of the sacrifice they make in our name.
Watch the President's full remarks.


 source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/05/27/president-obama-delivers-memorial-day-remarks-arlington-national-cemetery


June 6th is a memorial day for Korea. We have always kept our celebrations of Memorial Day.
Millions of people lost thier life in the war. Espeacially, many young men laid down their lives for the country.

"For without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those acts of courage with which men have lived. " - John F. Kennedy

There are the last few remaining soldiers that took part in the conflict. One of the remaining soldiers was an acquaintance of mine. He is Man Hee Lee Peace Leader. He works for the world peace.
He was a war veteran. He knows war better than anyone. That's why he long for a lasting peace.



Man Hee Lee, Peace Maker, visited Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War to disburse compensation funds on 3 December 2012.

He visited Ethiopians of the Korean War to disburse compenation funds on 3 December 2012.
He is doing it no one to do it. Not only is this work it is also many working for world peace.

The time has come to think the World Peace. Memorial Day brings New Meanings to Peace.
Please, kept our celebrations of Memorial Day.

[MANNAM Volunteer Association] 66th Independence Day

Among many 66th National Liberation Day celebrations, a festival with the hope of world peace and remembering the true meaning of the restoration of light was held on Aug. 15th, 2011. The global festival was hosted by MANNAM Volunteer Association (hereafter MANNAM) inviting ambassadors of different countries, distinguished guests and foreigners to Yongsan War Memorial.
The 4th National Patriotic Citizen’s Festival expressed special love for its country and people as well as its special volunteer spirit. The event not only served to celebrate the independence of Korea and wishing for a quick reunification of the two Koreas, but also as a global festivity where the light of peace is shed on the war-filled world.
Like the word “the restoration of light,” foreigners from all over the world participated in the event celebrating the returned light of Korea by singing the Korean national anthem. The event brought everyone at the scene together. Moreover, as the title of the event suggested “World Peace, Festival of the Victory of the Restoration of Light,” the event started with the commemorative ceremony of the National Liberation day. The day continued with various performances, cultural booths, Korean and other countries’ traditional booths and more.
During the closing ceremony, there was a laser show where a small beam of light enters and enlightens the entire world, expressing the true meaning of the restoration of light.