Mayor Song Cheol-ho Participates in Attaching Nameplates for National Meritorious Persons

Ulsan City Hall exterior view.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] Song Cheol-ho, Mayor of Ulsan, announced on the 5th that he visited the home of the family of a national merit recipient and attached a 'National Merit Plaque' in honor of the Month of Patriots and Veterans.

Mayor Song visited the home of Kim Jin-sul, the family member of the late Kim Young-chan, who died in the Battle of Gapyeong in January 1951 during the Korean War, and attached the plaque, expressing gratitude and respect for his dedication to the country.

The National Merit Plaque Attachment Project has been jointly promoted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and local governments since 2019 to remember national merit recipients and create a social atmosphere that rewards their dedication.

As of last year, plaques have been attached to a total of 5,799 households. This year, plaques will be attached to a total of 2,454 households, including families of war casualties, fallen military and police officers, and special mission merit recipients.

Mayor Song stated, “We will do our best to honor the noble sacrifices of national merit recipients who dedicated themselves to the Republic of Korea as it is today and to foster an atmosphere of respect.”

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