Forever Marshall Islands

Forever Marshall Islands
National anthem of the Marshall Islands
Also known asIndeeo Ṃajeḷ
Aelōn̄ Eo Ao (English: Our Islands)
LyricsAmata Kabua
MusicGil Ok Yun [ko]
Adopted1991
Preceded by"Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō"
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version

"Forever Marshall Islands" (Marshallese: "Indeeo Ṃajeḷ"), also known by its incipit, "Aelōn̄ Eo Ao" ("Our Islands"),[1] is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were written by former President Amata Kabua, and the music was composed by Korean composer Gil ok-yun (also known by his Japanese name, Jun Yoshiya, 吉屋潤) by the request of President Kabua. The song was finished and recorded at Oasis Records in Seoul.[a][3] Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇),[b] an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.[3]

The anthem was adopted in 1991. It replaced a previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".[4]

  1. ^ "Marshall Islands Anthem • Marshall Islands Guide". Marshall Islands Guide. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  2. ^ "태평양 징용 韓人 아들, 아버지 나라 大使되다". premium chosun. 2014-06-13. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
  3. ^ a b Lee Nak-yon (23 November 1991). "남태평양 신생국 마셜群島 吉屋潤씨가 國歌 만든다" (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  4. ^ Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations


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