Geoje City Implements Honor and Support Program for Military Distinguished Families with Three Generations of Active Service

Geoje City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Geoje City, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 3rd that it will promulgate and enforce the 'Ordinance on the Honor and Support for Military Service Distinguished Families in Geoje City.'

Accordingly, from the 12th, distinguished military service families in the area will receive discounts on admission fees to the Prisoner of War Camp Historic Park, health center medical fees (personal expenses), usage fees for the Memorial House, admission fees to the Joseon Maritime Culture Center, sports facility usage fees, Geoje Botanical Garden admission fees, and Geoje Island Flower Festival admission fees.

A distinguished military service family is defined as 'a family in which all three generations have faithfully completed active military service, etc.' The above local ordinance was established to create a social atmosphere where those who have faithfully fulfilled their military duties are respected and take pride.

To be selected as a distinguished military service family, applicants must submit the distinguished military service family application form, the first generation family register (detailed family relationship certificate if alive), and the second generation detailed family relationship certificate through the Military Manpower Administration website or by visiting, mailing, or faxing to the local Military Manpower Administration office. The Military Manpower Administration will review and select the families.

As of May 2021, 22 families totaling 124 members have been selected in the area.

A Geoje City official stated, "We will actively promote distinguished military service families and develop policies related to honor and support so that they can serve as role models for citizens and be respected."

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