Creating 'Taegukgi Street' from Heukseok Station to Hyeonchungwon in Dongjak-gu... Honoring June's Month of Patriots and Veterans

Dongjak-gu Creates 'Taegukgi Street' for June Patriots and Veterans Month
Pinwheel Taegukgi Installed from Heukseok Station to Hyeonchungwon Until End of Month... Expanded Consolation Payments for National Veterans

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced that it will promote various veterans policies to spread the culture of honoring veterans in daily life in celebration of June, the Month of Patriots and Veterans.

First, the district created a Taegukgi Street by installing about 800 pinwheel-shaped Taegukgi flags along the two-way section of Hyeonchung-ro, which stretches from Hyeonchungwon to Heukseok Station.

In particular, it has special significance as the Taegukgi flags were decorated with flags made directly by local residents, including children from daycare centers in the area, to foster patriotism.

The pinwheel Taegukgi street installed on Hyeonchung-ro will be operated until the end of this month to commemorate the Month of Patriots and Veterans. Along with this, the district plans to actively encourage the early raising of flags on Memorial Day at public institutions, homes, and memorial event sites within the region.

Furthermore, the district is making multifaceted efforts to enhance the respect and treatment of national veterans and their families who have devoted themselves to the country.

To realize the campaign pledge of the 8th elected administration, “Increase in Veterans’ Honor Allowance,” the monthly allowance was raised from 30,000 won to 50,000 won in September 2022, and from this year, it has been increased to 60,000 won per month, with plans to raise it annually until 2025.

Also, in line with the Lunar New Year, Chuseok holidays, and the Month of Patriots and Veterans in June, the district has expanded the consolation money given to about 3,700 national veterans residing in the area from 20,000 won to 30,000 won starting this year, expressing respect and gratitude.

In addition, the district continues to strive to guarantee an honorable life for national veterans and their families by supporting transportation vehicles and snacks for families visiting the National Cemetery and delivering sponsorship packages to low-income national veterans.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “I hope many residents passing through the Taegukgi street created for the Month of Patriots and Veterans in June will remember the dedication and sacrifice of the patriotic martyrs and national heroes,” and added, “We will continue to promote various policies to strengthen the respect and support for national veterans and their families and become a city of loyalty and filial piety, Dongjak-gu.”

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