PHOTOS: City marks 74th anniversary of Incheon Landing Operation
By Han Jun-guPosted : September 12, 2024, 15:08Updated : September 12, 2024, 15:08
SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) — Incheon City held a commemorative event Wednesday to mark the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation.
The amphibious landing, carried out by South Korean and U.S.-led U.N. forces in the western port city on Sept. 15, 1950, played a pivotal role in reversing the course of the Korean War (1950-53) and led to the recapture of Seoul two weeks later.
The operation, commanded by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, involved about 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels.
The city designated Sept. 6-12 as a commemorative week. Events included a street parade, an academic forum, a naval ship experience, a security exhibition and free screenings of films about the landing.
Dignitaries attend an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Korean War veterans attend an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
The LST-686 landing ship is docked for public viewing as part of the event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors tour the LST-686 landing ship at an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
An amphibious assault vehicle is on display at an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Children participate in military experience activities at an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
A child stands on a tank with a soldier at an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view exhibits inside the LST-686 landing ship during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
A wreath-laying ceremony at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Dignitaries pay tribute at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Chrysanthemums are placed for the wreath-laying ceremony at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors salute the flag during the wreath-laying ceremony at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Dignitaries lay wreaths during the ceremony at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Officials unveil a new relief sculpture at General MacArthur's statue during an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
Soldiers hold the U.N. flag (left), the Korean flag (center), and the Marine Corps flag at General MacArthur's statue in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
