Korean: The Ode of Remembrance

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS presents the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages.

An Australian Light Horseman collecting poppies in Palestine during the First World War. Credit: Australian War Memorial P0361.046

On Anzac Day, Australians across the country commemorate those who served, fought and perished in the Australian and New Zealand forces. Over time, the significance of the day has extended to those who were on the opposite side of the battles.

Here is the Ode of Remembrance in Korean:

우리들은 어쩔 수 없이 마냥 늙어가지만, 그들은 결코 늙어가지 않는다

나이가 그들을 지치게 하지도 않고, 세월이 그들을 초라하게 하지도 않는다.

태양이 지고 아침에 떠오를 때...

우리는 그들을 기억하리라

Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial Credit: Fiona Silsby for AWM 2016.8.157.4

For more information on Australia's Anzac Day traditions, visit the  Australian War Memorial.

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Korean: The Ode of Remembrance

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