Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, "Find 169 Hidden Heroes"

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, held a meeting on the afternoon of the 2nd at the Mapo District Office Policy Meeting Room with officials from the Army Headquarters and the 56th Division.

The meeting was arranged to promote the ‘Finding My Hometown Hero’ campaign linked to the ‘6.26 War Medal Retrieval Project’ conducted by the Army Headquarters and to establish a close cooperation system between the district and the military during various training exercises. A total of 12 people attended, including Shin Gi-jin, Head of the Medal Retrieval Investigation Team, Choi Jong-gil, Chief Planning Officer from the Army Headquarters, and Kim Ki-hoon, Commander of the Nogosan Brigade of the 56th Division.

The ‘6.25 War Medal Retrieval Project’ is a Ministry of National Defense initiative aimed at honoring and elevating the prestige of patriotic heroes by awarding medals to veterans and bereaved families who were decided to receive medals during the war but never actually received the physical medals.

The military reported that out of a total of 248 veterans in the region, 79 were found last month with the cooperation of Mapo District, and the ‘Finding My Hometown Hero’ campaign will be conducted to locate the remaining 169 veterans.

Mayor Park said during the meeting, “Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the 6.25 War. Before it gets too late, we will actively cooperate in various ways so that Mapo’s hidden heroes can be recognized for their merits and receive national benefits.” He added, “We hope the military will also join forces with the district to establish a safe Mapo and provide much support in the future.”

The 56th Infantry Division expressed gratitude by presenting a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Park Gang-su for the district’s full cooperation and support last year, which helped the division be selected as an excellent unit and receive the Presidential Unit Citation.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon District, Attends Opening Ceremony of Our Neighborhood Care Center Yangcheon Branch No. 5

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon District, attended the opening ceremony of Our Neighborhood Care Center Branch No. 5 (19 Sinwol-ro 24-gil) at 2 p.m. on the 2nd.

Our Neighborhood Care Center Yangcheon Branch No. 5 was established on the 4th floor of Sinwol Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, covering an area of 318㎡ (96 pyeong). The interior facilities include ▲Multipurpose Space ▲Dream Nurturing Playground ▲Health Nurturing Center (basketball, futsal court) ▲Thought Nurturing Center (program room), designed with bright and vibrant colors and an open space to satisfy children’s five senses and enhance their sensitivity.

Mayor Lee Gi-jae stated, “Along with quantitative expansion of reliable childcare facilities that parents can trust, we will also focus on improving the quality level.” He added, “We will spare no support to make Yangcheon District a happy city where it is good to have and raise children.”

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