Uiwang City Holds 75th Anniversary Commemoration of Korean War

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Uiwang City held the '75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Korean War' at the City Hall Conference Room on the 25th.

The event was organized to honor the sacrifices of war veterans who devoted themselves to the nation, and to reflect together with citizens on the value of freedom and peace once again.

The event was attended by approximately 200 people, including Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City, Korean War veterans, bereaved families, officials from veterans welfare organizations, city council members, and citizens. The program consisted of △a tribute performance △commendation of veterans △memoirs △video screening △appreciation performance.

At the event, nine officials from veterans welfare and security organizations who have devoted themselves to fostering patriotic spirit were presented with mayoral commendations.

In particular, vivid 'memoirs' shared by Jung Moo-kwon, Chair of the Uiwang City Branch of the 6.25 War Veterans Association, 'video screening' featuring the stories of war veterans, and an 'appreciation performance' consisting of group singing of Korean War songs deeply moved and touched the attendees.

Mayor Kim Sung-je said, "We will continuously strengthen preferential treatment for Korean War veterans and veterans welfare policies to create a social atmosphere where those who dedicated themselves to the nation are respected."