Andong Mayor Kwon Young-se Attends Plaque Ceremony for Housing Environment Improvement of Independence Activists' Descendants

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City announced on the 7th that Mayor Kwon Young-se attended the 'Plaque Presentation Ceremony for the First Household of the Independence Patriots' Descendants Housing Improvement Project' held on the 6th at the house of the Im family in Geumso-ri, Imhyeon-myeon (grandson of independence patriot Im Yun-ik), and personally participated in attaching the plaque.

The 'Independence Patriots' Descendants Housing Improvement Project' is a project prepared by Gyeongbuk Province, Andong City, and Habitat for Humanity Korea to improve the housing environment of the descendants of independence patriots. The house of the Im family in Imhyeon-myeon was selected as the first target site and was renovated last September.

Attending the plaque presentation and attachment ceremony were Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province; Lee Yong-wook, Director of the Gyeongbuk Youth Volunteer Corps; Kim Hyung-dong, Member of the National Assembly; Woo Jin-soo, Director of the Gyeongbuk Northern Veterans Office; Lee Kwang-hoe, Secretary General of Habitat for Humanity Korea; Kim Sung-soo, Chairman of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Branch; Lee Dong-il, Head of the Gyeongbuk Branch of the Liberation Association; and Son Byung-seon, Chairman of the Andong City Branch.

Through this project, the exterior of the house was improved with external insulation installation, replacement of gutters and downspouts, installation of a new distribution board, and construction of a wooden deck. Inside, internal insulation was installed, windows were replaced, wallpaper and flooring were renewed, kitchen heating facilities and a sink were replaced, and a washing machine was added. The bathroom was also completely renovated.

Independence patriot Im Yun-ik led the March 21, 1919 independence movement in the Geumso-ri area of Imhyeon-myeon, Andong City, encouraging residents to participate and distributing Taegeukgi flags. Later that month, he was arrested by the Japanese authorities and served one year and six months in prison for violating the Public Order and Security Act.

Mayor Kwon Young-se pledged, "We will deeply engrave the noble sacrifices and dedication for the country in our hearts and make every effort to ensure that the descendants of independence patriots receive proper respect and treatment."

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