Monami announced the launch of the 'BP153 Liberation 81st Anniversary Edition' on August 10, with all proceeds from sales to be donated to support descendants of independence activists.
This product is based on Monami's signature BP153 ballpoint pen. The hexagonal body features engraved phrases and icons symbolizing independence activists, enhancing its collectible value.
The set includes five pens: four representing the spirits of poet Yun Dong-ju, independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, poet Lee Yuk-sa, and martyr Yu Gwan-sun, along with one commemorating Liberation Day. Each pen carries a meaningful phrase, such as 'The awaited dawn brightens with starlight' for Yun Dong-ju, 'Devotion to the country, deeply engraved in the heart' for Ahn Jung-geun, 'Crossing the wilderness to greet a blue morning' for Lee Yuk-sa, and 'The roar of that day becomes today's light' for Yu Gwan-sun. The Liberation Day pen features the inscription 'South Korea regains its light 1945.08.15.'
All proceeds from the sale of this product will be used to support descendants of independence activists.
Monami will also host various events to raise awareness about independence activists and allow consumers to experience the historical significance of liberation in their daily lives. By commenting on Liberation Day-related posts on the Instagram accounts of Monami, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, or the Independence Hall, participants will have a chance to win this product, and items will be donated to the Ministry's public participation events.
A Monami representative stated, 'In celebration of the 81st anniversary of liberation, we planned this edition to help people cherish the noble spirit of the independence movement in their daily lives. We will continue to create products that embody historical value and engage in socially responsible activities as a leading stationery company in South Korea.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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