UN Peace Village ... Participation in the 73rd Anniversary of the June 25 Event in Washington DC, USA

‘Peace Apostle Medal’ Presentation

Visits to Denver, Washington DC, and New York

An event to express gratitude for the sacrifices of heroes who defended freedom on the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War (6.25) was held on the 25th (local time) at the United States Korean War Veterans Memorial Park and the U.S. Army National Museum.

They are taking a commemorative photo after the wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park in Washington D.C., USA.

According to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the U.S., about 160 people participated in this event, including 13 Korean War veterans, 34 U.S. veterans, members of the Veterans Association, 14 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), 13 from the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division, 11 from the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA), the chairman and director of the United Nations Peace Village, and members of the Korean community.

The first part of the event featured a wreath-laying ceremony at the Wall of Remembrance in the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park in Washington, DC, followed by a tour of the U.S. Army National Museum for invited guests, viewing of a commemorative video celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance, and the presentation of the ‘Peace Apostle Medal.’

In his welcoming remarks, Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong said, “The ironclad Korea-U.S. alliance would not have been possible without the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. Your courage and sacrifice made it possible for Korea to rise from the ruins of war and for future generations to enjoy the fruits of peace, prosperity, and democracy.”

The Korean War Veterans Commemoration event has concluded, and the veterans are taking a commemorative photo with Lee Ok-ran, Director of the UN Peace Village (right), and Anyang Ho, Head of the Danjang (left).

Lee Ok-ran, chairperson of the United Nations Peace Village, said, “Although belated, I am glad to have the opportunity to visit veterans in person and express my gratitude. I hope you stay healthy for a long time and that we meet again.”

Anyang-ho, director of the United Nations Peace Village (former Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety), said, “As the first project of this year, we are visiting Denver, Washington, DC, and New York to hold appreciation events for veterans. Every moment of the event is moving, and I express my gratitude to the members who participated in this challenging overseas schedule.”

The United States had a total of 1.78 million participants in the war, suffering 36,940 deaths, 92,134 wounded, and 3,737 missing in action.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Peace Village is conducting domestic and international commemorative events for veterans to honor their sacrifices, peace education for youth, construction of nursing hospitals for veterans, and the development of the United Nations Peace Village in Yangsan, Gyeongnam.

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