Local Joseon Dynasty Leader Honored On Camp Casey

Photo By Cpl. Philemon Tan | The city of Dongducheon hosted the 14th General Eo’s Ceremony on Camp Casey/Hovey, Dongducheon, South Korea. In attendance were various performers from the city, about 50 Korean citizens including government officials, and remarks form Dongducheon City Mayor Park, Hyung Deok, and United States Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey Commander Col. Loyd Brown. The event began at General Eo’s Gravesite with a special ceremony in honor of General Eo followed by various performances including traditional dances and reenactments. Gen. Eo, Yu-so's gravesite is located on Camp Hovey with USAG Yongsan-Casey partnering with the City of Dongducheon for maintenance, site visits and educating the public on his accomplishments. The city also hosts an annual parade honoring his legacy and commitment to serve. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Philemon Tan)  

DONGDUCHEON, SOUTH KOREA

10.21.2023

Story by Pvt. Bryson Walker 

U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey

The first memorial service honoring a local historic Dongducheon (DDC) leader was held on Camp Casey, Oct. 21.
General Eo, Yu-so, a former General of the Joseon Dynasty, who served during the mid-1400’s was celebrated with traditional dances, speeches and reenactments at his gravesite and the Impact Zone on Camp Casey.
Col. Loyd Brown, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey Commander, spoke during the memorial service highlighting Eo’s service and the city of Dongducheon.
“As a military officer, I’d like to take a moment to talk about honoring those who serve and respecting their legacy like the community is doing honoring General Eo,” said Brown. “It is very clear the impact [Gen. Eo] has left on the City of Dongducheon and our community as his gravesite is on Camp Hovey.”
Eo’s gravesite lies within Camp Hovey and is recognized as DDCs historic site 4. The site is preserved and annually commended by United States Yongsan-Casey, Republic of Korea’s Army and the City of Dongducheon. This year also honored the 70th Anniversary of the ROK/U.S. Alliance.
Attendees included Dongducheon Mayor Park, Hyung Deok, military service members and roughly 50 Korean citizens and government officials. Descendants of Gen. Eo were honored and thanked for their trust of Camp Casey and Hovey’s gravesite maintenance program.
“To the descendants of General Eo, we are honored to have his gravesite here on camp Casey,” said Col. Brown. “A reminder of partnership between our communities but also as a reminder to our Soldiers of the rich history of this area and South Korea.”
This was the first memorial event in honor of Gen. Eo cohosted by the City of Dongducheon and USAG Yongsan-Casey. The city also hosted the 14th annual Gen. Eo parade through the community off post.

• Date Taken: 10.21.2023
• Date Posted: 10.24.2023 22:01
• Story ID: 456470
• Location: DONGDUCHEON, KR