War Veterans of the Korean War in Changwon Ride City Buses for Free

Changwon City has signed an agreement with the Changwon City Bus Association and the Korea 6.25 War Veterans Association Changwon City Integrated Branch for free use of city buses.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Changwon City in Gyeongnam signed an agreement on the 10th with the Changwon City Bus Association and the Korea 6·25 War Veterans Association Changwon City Integrated Branch for free use of city buses.

With this agreement, 736 6·25 War veterans in the jurisdiction will be able to ride general city buses for free, excluding seat buses and village buses, starting January 1 next year.

Following the implementation of the Changwon-type semi-public city bus system in September, the agreement was made by the Bus Association at the request of the Veterans Association as a gesture of respect for those who dedicated themselves to the nation.

Kim Oe-su, chairman of the Changwon City Bus Association, said, "Although the operating conditions of city bus companies have become difficult due to the COVID-19 situation and high oil prices, we decided to provide free city bus rides as a way to honor our local elders who risked their lives to protect the country."

Son Dam, chairman of the Korea 6·25 War Veterans Association Changwon City Integrated Branch, said, "We sincerely thank the Changwon City Bus Association for resolving the long-standing wish of the veterans who dedicated themselves to the country," and added, "We deeply appreciate Changwon City for helping to make this agreement possible today."

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