Goheung-gun Awards Commendation Plaques to National Merit Recipients in June, the Month of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

Noble Spirit of Sacrifice Inheritance and Promotion of Veterans' Awareness and Patriotism Among Military and Citizens

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Song Gwi-geun) held a commendation ceremony for national merit recipients at the Gun Office Space Hall on the 3rd.

In celebration of June as the Month of Patriots and Veterans, the county received recommendations for 21 individuals from 10 veterans organizations within the jurisdiction who sacrificed or contributed to the nation, including participation in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and awarded them with the governor’s commendation.

This commendation was prepared to inherit the high spirit of patriotism and love for the people demonstrated by the ancestors who devoted their lives to protect the country, to serve as a foundation for the development of county administration, and to express gratitude to the meritorious persons and their families.

Governor Song Gwi-geun of Goheung said in his remarks, “Goheung is the core of the Jeolla Left Naval Command and a land of loyalty that led to victory in the Imjin War,” adding, “Based on the spirit of patriotism, we will further strengthen the respect and support for national merit recipients so that those who laid the foundation of today’s Republic of Korea can live with pride.”

The ceremony was conducted with a minimal number of attendees to prevent community transmission of COVID-19, adhering to social distancing and quarantine guidelines.

Goheung-gun plans to hold a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony at the Memorial Park on the 6th with only a minimal number of attendees to continue inheriting and developing the noble spirit of sacrifice of national merit recipients.

Meanwhile, the county supports over 1,200 veterans’ families with an annual total of 1.266 billion KRW in veterans’ allowances paid monthly from purely county funds, and continuously provides 150 million KRW annually to 10 veterans organizations including the Disabled Veterans Association to ensure robust veterans administration managed by the local government itself.

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