Patriotic Heroes Who Defended Pohang, Meeting Held to Invite Members of the Student Volunteer Army

Defense of the Homeland Including Battles at Gige, Angang, Yeongdeok, and Pohang Girls' Middle School

Conveying Comfort and Thanks to Members of the 6.25 War Student Volunteer Corps

On the 7th, Pohang City held a meeting at the Student Volunteer Army Victory Memorial Hall, inviting members of the Student Volunteer Army who fought for their country and nation at a young age during the Korean War.

Pohang City Holds Meeting Inviting Patriotic National Defense Heroes and Student Volunteer Army Members Who Protected the Homeland.

The Student Volunteer Army consisted of volunteer soldiers who participated in the Korean War as students. The Pohang area Student Volunteer Army took part in several battles, including those in Gige, Angang, Yeongdeok, and Pohang Girls' Middle School. Currently, 13 members are active in the Pohang branch of the Student Volunteer Army.

At the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Mayor Kim Nam-il, Pohang city officials, and nine members of the Student Volunteer Army, words of consolation and gratitude were conveyed to the members, and suggestions were heard. The attending members toured the exhibition hall, recalling the time of their participation in the war and honoring their comrades who sacrificed their lives.

Kwon Jeong-yeol, head of the Pohang branch of the Student Volunteer Army, said, “We are grateful to Pohang City for organizing this meaningful event, and we will continue to actively cooperate with the members for the development of city administration.”

Deputy Mayor Kim Nam-il stated, “Today’s Republic of Korea exists because of the courage and sacrifice of the young Student Volunteer Army members filled with patriotism,” and added, “We will deeply engrave their noble sacrifice and dedication in our hearts and strive to ensure that the Student Volunteer Army and national veterans receive proper respect and honor through veterans’ welfare.”

The city plans to hold the ‘67th Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Student Volunteer Army Members’ on August 11, with about 150 attendees including Student Volunteer Army members, their families, and heads of institutions and veterans’ organizations.

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