Daejeon:South Korea is set to host a declaration ceremony this week for the 2029 Invictus Games, an international sports competition for wounded and sick service members. The event will take place in Daejeon, marking South Korea as the first Asian country to host the games, According to veterans ministry.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the ceremony will be held at an arboretum in Daejeon on Saturday. The event will feature notable attendees such as Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul, Daejeon Mayor Heo Tae-jeong, Yoo Eul-sang, president of the Korea Disabled Veterans Organization, and representatives from Britain's Invictus Games Foundation.

The Invictus Games aim to support the rehabilitation and recovery of injured service members. Minister Kwon emphasized the significance of hosting the games in South Korea, highlighting the country's journey of transforming war scars into developmental progress.

The celebration will include interactive booths for visitors to experience sports featured in the Invictus Games, using workout equipment for activities like indoor rowing, cycling, and powerlifting. Additionally, the evening will be illuminated by a drone display and a performance by South Korean band N.Flying.