Federation of Korean Industries and Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Sign Agreement to Honor National Meritorious Persons

Signing of Agreement for Honoring National Merit Recipients and Enhancing Welfare on the 70th Anniversary of the Armistice

The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) and the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will sign a business agreement to honor and improve the welfare of national veterans on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the armistice.

Kim Byung-joon, Former Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries Future Development Committee and Acting Chairman

On the 3rd at 10 a.m., the FKI announced that it will sign a business agreement with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs at the FKI building to honor and improve the welfare of national veterans. The signing ceremony will be attended by Kim Byung-joon, Acting Chairman of the FKI, and Park Min-sik, Minister of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, who plan to join hands to foster an atmosphere of respect and honor for national veterans, enhance welfare for a dignified life, and expand job support for livelihood stability.

Following this MOU signing, by the end of this month, the FKI, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and Hanwha Aerospace will jointly promote the 'Steps of the Guardians' project. This project honors the achievements of the Korean and UN forces who participated in the Korean War and creates one-of-a-kind custom-made shoes to help them spend their remaining years comfortably, dedicating a total of 300 pairs.

The custom-made shoes dedicated to the veterans are precisely crafted using 3D scanners to capture the shape of the veterans' feet, which were deformed due to injuries and frostbite sustained during combat. These shoes are scheduled to be delivered around the 70th anniversary of the armistice (July 27). Additionally, a bronze plaque displaying the veteran's personal information, period of service, and cumulative steps taken will also be produced.

Park Min-sik, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

The FKI stated, "We must never forget that the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today were made possible by the sacrifices of countless individuals." They added, "We hope that this agreement ceremony will serve as an opportunity to spread a culture of gratitude and remembrance in our society, honoring the sacrifices and dedication of our heroes."

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