Prime Minister Jeong: "Increase Living Adjustment and War Participation Honor Allowances for National Merit Recipients... Expand National Cemeteries"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 24th, "We will support the honorable lives of national veterans and their families by increasing the living adjustment allowance and the war participation honor allowance, and expand national cemeteries to honor them until their final moments."

At the government awards ceremony for the Month of Patriots and Veterans held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, Prime Minister Chung stated, "Veteran affairs are not only the most fundamental duty of the state but also the source of patriotism that can sacrifice even life for the country."

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "The Republic of Korea, which has achieved remarkable economic development and democratization, was not simply given. It was built with the blood and sweat of national veterans who did not turn away from a country in crisis and willingly endured sacrifice."

He added, "In that sense, veteran affairs are not about the 'past' but the 'present.' The dedication of that day has become today's pride," and mentioned, "We will provide appropriate honors."

Prime Minister Chung said, "The government will make multifaceted efforts so that the value of 'patriotism' practiced by the patriotic martyrs and national heroes can shine even more," and "We will devote even more sincerity so that respect, honor, and gratitude for the patriots can firmly take root throughout our society."

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