Suncheon City Holds 70th Anniversary Event of the Korean War

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City held a commemorative event on the 25th at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Welfare Center in Yeonhyang-dong, organized by the 6.25 War Veterans Association, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.

The commemorative event was held with only about 50 members of the 6.25 War Veterans Association residing in the district attending, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and included a ceremony and commendations for veterans.

At the ceremony, Seo Jeong-gil (Meritorious Service Association) received the Jeollanam-do Governor's Commendation, and Yoon Moon-soo (6.25 War Veterans Association), Kang Kyung-ja (Widows of Fallen Soldiers Association), Park Byung-gi (Bereaved Families of Fallen Soldiers Association), Kim Seung-gyu (Vietnam War Veterans Association), and Kim Young-min (Reserve Forces Association) each received the Suncheon Mayor's Commendation. Jeong Young-hoon, Choi Han-hoon, Park Pan-cheol, and Shin Tae-hyu received appreciation medals.

Heo Seok, Mayor of Suncheon, said, "I pay tribute to the veterans who sacrificed and devoted themselves to protect the peace and freedom of the Republic of Korea," and added, "I hope this will be a precious time to remember the sacrifices of the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and endured years of sorrow and longing."

Jeong Young-hoon, president of the 6.25 War Veterans Association, said, "The freedom and peace we enjoy today are based on the sacrifices of the veterans," and added, "As everyone is going through a difficult time due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, let us overcome it together as the entire nation endured and strived to protect the country 70 years ago."

Meanwhile, Suncheon City plans to open the only national defense memorial hall in Honam in October, providing exhibitions and experiential learning centers for students to foster patriotism, and will strengthen support to cultivate national defense awareness among residents of Suncheon and the Honam region.

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