Osan City Awards 'Patriotic Hero Medal' to Korean War Veterans

Osan City (Mayor Kwak Sang-uk) held an award ceremony on the 21st at the city hall conference room to present Patriotic Hero Medals to national veterans who participated in the Korean War.

The ceremony was held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, in accordance with the 'Patriotic Hero Medal Award Rules' enacted in July, with the aim of reaffirming the importance of national patriotic service and contributing to the cultivation and succession of patriotic spirit among post-war future generations and promoting patriotism.

The ceremony was attended by Osan Mayor Kwak Sang-uk, City Council Chairman Choi Woong-soo, and 82 Korean War veterans. Mayor Kwak personally presented the Patriotic Hero Medal to all veterans present, expressing respect and gratitude.

The ceremony was attended by a total of 82 veterans, including 22 members of the Disabled Veterans Association, 10 recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal, and 50 members of the Korean War Veterans Association, out of 286 national Korean War veterans in the city. For veterans who could not attend, the Suwon Patriotic Service Office plans to mail the medals individually by the end of this year.

Mayor Kwak Sang-uk stated, "It is an honor to present the meaningful Patriotic Hero Medal to our veterans who protected our nation with the conviction to secure our country's freedom and peace. I hope you will continue to serve as living witnesses to future generations about the importance of national security."

Meanwhile, the Patriotic Hero Medal is a medal awarded by the nation to honor the sacrifice and contribution of war veterans and express respect and gratitude, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. It has been awarded for only the second time in 63 years since it was first awarded in October 1950 during the war.