A memorial ceremony was held at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo for 193 unidentified remains of war dead collected from Iwo Jima, the former Soviet Union, and the Marshall Islands. The remains bring the total interred to 371,167.
Citizens gathered at Bongha Village in Gimhae on May 22nd, the day before the 17th anniversary of former President Roh Moo-hyun's death. They visited the memorial site, leaving flowers and reflecting on his legacy. The memorial ceremony is scheduled for May 23rd, with various political figures expected to attend.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla marked the third day of their four-day US state visit with a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, accompanied by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The royal couple met families of victims and first responders, while Queen Camilla attended a literary event at the New York Public Library and the King visited Harlem Grown community organization. The day concluded at Rockefeller Center celebrating 50 years of The King's Trust, attended by Lionel Richie. The visit coincides with the US approaching its 250th anniversary of independence from Britain.
King Charles will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York City next week as part of his US state visit. The trip includes meetings with President Donald Trump and an address to the US Congress.
The Israeli prime minister made the remarks at a state memorial ceremony in Jerusalem marking Memorial Day for the Fallen in War and Victims of Terrorism
