Forever Marshall Islands is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The music was created Korean songwriter Gil Okyun, and lyrics were drafted by former president Amata Kabua. It was adopted in 1991.
It replaced the previous national anthem, Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō.
Read more about Forever Marshall Islands: English Lyrics, Marshallese Lyrics
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