"Forever Marshall Islands" (), also known by its incipit, "" ("Our Islands"), is the

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of the

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. 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

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. 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, "".Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
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of the anthem (in

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*Listen to an instrumental version of ''Forever Marshall Islands'

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