Forever Marshall Islands
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"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.[lower-alpha 1][3] Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇),[lower-alpha 2] an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.[3]
National anthem of the Marshall Islands | |
Also known as | Indeeo Ṃajeḷ Aelōn̄ Eo Ao (English: Our Islands) |
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Lyrics | Amata Kabua |
Music | Gil Ok Yun [ko] |
Adopted | 1991 |
Preceded by | "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō" |
Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version | |
The anthem was adopted in 1991. It replaced a previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".[4]