The Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb, War memorial in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan.
Description
The Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb is an obelisk with a turtle base and two dragon sculptures crowning its top, positioned in the center of Peace Memorial Park. It honors thousands of Korean individuals who died when the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima.
History
The monument was completed in 1970 to honor the large number of Korean victims who died in the 1945 atomic bombing. It was relocated from Honkawa Bridge to Peace Memorial Park in 1999, establishing its current central location.
Culture
The turtle base reflects a traditional belief that souls of the departed travel to the afterlife carried on turtle backs, while the dragon sculptures at the crown represent heavenly beings. This visual language brings together Eastern spiritual ideas with remembrance.
Practical
The memorial sits in the center of Peace Memorial Park and can be reached on foot from various parts of the park with ease. The area is well-signposted, making it straightforward to locate once you enter the park.
Did you know?
The site marks where the remains of Prince Lee were discovered after the bombing, giving this location special historical weight. This connection to a royal figure sets the memorial apart from other shrines in the area.
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