Iksan City Presents 6.25 War Veterans with Appreciation Medals and Military Decorations

70th Anniversary Commemoration, Honoring 21 War Veterans

After the ceremony for awarding the 6.25 War Veterans Appreciation Medal and the Military Merit Medal, Mayor Jeong Heon-yul and the attendees are taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Iksan City.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] Iksan City, Jeonbuk, held a ceremony to present appreciation medals and military merit medals to honor the veterans on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War.

On the 16th, according to the city, 20 Korean War veterans were presented with appreciation medals in the city hall situation room, and one veteran discovered through the "Finding Military Merit Medals for Korean War Veterans" project received the Hwarang Military Merit Medal through their bereaved family.

The Korean War Veterans Appreciation Medal was specially made of "pure silver," symbolizing longevity, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the war, express gratitude for the veterans' sacrifice and dedication, and boost their pride.

Additionally, the recipients of the military merit medals were discovered through a project promoted by the Ministry of National Defense and the Army to honor the fallen veterans.

The city had planned to hold a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War to reflect on its significance and express respect and honor to the war heroes, but the event was canceled due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, and this presentation ceremony was held instead to make up for the disappointment.

At the ceremony, Mayor Jeong Heon-yul said, "I pray for the souls of the patriotic martyrs who gave their lives for the freedom and peace of the homeland, and I express my deep gratitude to the veterans who have endured difficult lives while carrying the bitter memories of the battlefield," adding, "We will do our best to promote the spirit of patriotism of the veterans and to commemorate and remember their noble spirit of sacrifice."

Meanwhile, about 400 recipients of the appreciation medals will have the medals delivered to their households through the Jeonbuk Western Veterans Affairs Office.

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