Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, Attends the 1st National Veterans Appreciation Festival

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, attended the 1st National Veterans Appreciation Festival titled "Happy to Be With You" held on the afternoon of the 14th at the Mapo Saebit Cultural Forest Lawn Square in front of Danginri Power Plant.

Mapo District organized this event to deeply embed the culture of honoring veterans in daily life and to remind the growing children of the significance of veterans.

The ceremony was attended by about 1,000 people including veterans and their families, and residents, and proceeded in the order of ▲ awarding the 6.25 Hwarang Military Merit Medal ▲ presenting appreciation plaques to veteran service organizations ▲ awarding winners of the National Veterans Children's Drawing Contest ▲ Taekwondo martial arts and traditional drum performances.

Following this, nostalgic singers Nam Il-hae, Kim Yong-man, Song Chun-hee, and Johnny Lee delivered beautiful performances. In particular, the stage of senior singer Seo Yoo-seok performing with the children's choir moved the audience deeply and was loved by veterans and residents alike.

Additionally, Mapo District prepared various booth events where all generations from children to youth and adults could experience and enjoy the culture of honoring veterans together.

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, stated, "The Republic of Korea today exists thanks to the veterans and their families here," and added, "Mapo District will do its best to create a social atmosphere that appreciates the noble dedication and sacrifice and respects the veterans."

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