Sae Eden Church Hosts 6.25 War Veterans Appreciation Event... President Yoon: "We Will Build a Republic of Korea Where Freedom and Democracy Breathe"

On the afternoon of the 19th, the Taegeukgi and the UN flag were entering at the Korean War Veterans Appreciation Event held at Sae Eden Church. Photo by Sae Eden Church

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] On the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War, the "Korean War Veterans Invitation Thanksgiving and 6.25 Remembrance Prayer Meeting" was held on the afternoon of the 19th at Sae Eden Church in Jukjeon, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. This in-person event was held for the first time in three years since the non-face-to-face events due to COVID-19.

Sae Eden Church has held a thanksgiving event inviting domestic and overseas veterans every June, the month of patriotic and veterans' honor. The purpose is to remember the history of hardship, educate the younger generation about the spirit of thanksgiving and veterans' honor, and strengthen civilian diplomacy. Over the past 16 years, the cumulative number of participants has reached 5,000 people from seven countries worldwide.

This year, about 3,000 people attended, including veterans of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and descendants of Ethiopian veterans. Pastor So Gang-seok said, "We will remember and convey your sacrifices. We hope that the spirit of reconciliation, harmony, and peace of the cross will become a rainbow tabernacle over the wilderness of our nation, and we will sow seeds of love and hope."

The event was attended by Kang Seung-gyu, Senior Secretary for Civil Society, who read President Yoon Seok-yeol's congratulatory message. President Yoon stated, "I express my deep respect and gratitude to the veterans who defended the Republic of Korea against the North Korean army's invasion during the Korean War," and added, "We will not forget the sacrifices of the heroes who gave their precious lives and youth, and we will build a Republic of Korea where freedom and democracy breathe more vibrantly."

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