Yongin City Extends Respect and Gratitude to Korean War Veterans

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hoon Reporter] Yongin City held a '72nd Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War' to reflect on the historical significance of the Korean War and express respect and gratitude to war veterans.

The event, held on the 25th at City Hall's Ace Hall, was organized by the Yongin City branch of the Korean War Veterans Association and sponsored by the city. Approximately 300 attendees included Yongin Mayor Baek Kun-gi, Park Young-jun, director of the Gyeonggi East Patriots and Veterans Service, war veterans, members of veterans organizations, and citizens.

The commemoration proceeded with screenings of videos documenting the Korean War and division history, commendations for exemplary national merit recipients and their bereaved families, recitation of pledges by war veterans, and singing of Korean War songs.

In particular, the city awarded commendations to 18 exemplary national merit recipients and their bereaved families who have actively practiced patriotism in daily life and contributed to fostering civic consciousness of patriotic service, thereby enhancing the honor and pride of national merit recipients and their families.

Mayor Baek stated, "Our current freedom and peace are the result of the noble sacrifice and dedication of war veterans, and we will repay the sacrifice and dedication of the war veterans."

Meanwhile, the city is conducting various promotional activities including banner displays and digital billboard banners to draw citizen interest in veterans' families during June, designated as a month for patriotic service and veterans' welfare.