Kansas City Korean War Memorial Likely Moving To Northland

Kansas City Royals are quietly claiming parkland . . . This story means a lot to people beyond the local Korean community but their perspective is also worth considering. 

For a quote highlight, we think the words of Councilman Willett are worth considering . . .  

“I believe that there’s many locations throughout Kansas City, including Clay and Platte County, to make sure that we have a place that [is] respectful and a place that is accessible as well,” Willett said. “There’s plenty of great park systems that we can tie this into.”

Willett predicts some parts of the memorial will be excavated and moved, while other parts will be broken down and rebuilt.

“I’m sure it would be several million dollars,” Willett said. “You would have to look at the 2011 price of this and adjust it for inflation, but I’m confident we can build something that can last long-term.”

Willett says the city council must make sure a new location is identified and locked in before the Royals can break ground.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Concerns rise over relocation of Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial at Washington Square Park

The local Korean American community is waiting with bated breath to find out the future of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial.