Excited to announce that 6 Korean War veterans from Oregon and 3 alternates have been selected to take part in a Korea ReVisit trip, Oct 1-5, 2013, sponsored by Portland’s Sister City, Ulsan, South Korea. Stay tuned for more info in the upcoming weeks.
This special invitation commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. And acknowledges the City of Ulsan’s gratitude towards the U.S. servicemen and women who served in Korea during the Korean War.
Date established as a sister city: November 20, 1987 Current Portland-Ulsan connections: The Port of Portland serves as a primary U.S. gateway for Hyundai cars, shipped from Ulsan. June and July are active “Ulsan months” in Portland ○ Delegates from and/or representing Ulsan City often visit Portland to participate in Portland’s annual Rose Festival. ○ […]
Dr. Kim will discuss pictorial themes in Korean art which illustrate the extent to which Confucian ideals and ethical codes permeated every aspect of Korean Joseon dynasty society.
