Forever Marshall Islands
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 |
| Adopted | 1991 |
| Preceded by | "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō" |
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U.S. Navy Band instrumental version
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"Forever Marshall Islands" (Marshallese: "Indeeo Ṃajeḷ"), also known by its incipit, "Aelōn̄ Eo Ao" ("Our Islands"), 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. Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇), an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.
The anthem was adopted in 1991. It replaced a previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".