Mapo-gu Presents Hwarang Military Merit Medals to Families of Korean War Veterans

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) presented the Hwarang Military Merit Medal to the bereaved family of the late veteran Jo Bong-heon at Mapo-gu Office on the morning of the 29th.

The presentation ceremony was organized as part of an initiative by the Army Headquarters to award military merit medals to those recognized as recipients during the Korean War but who did not actually receive the medals at the time due to the chaotic battlefield conditions.

The ceremony was attended by Jo Deok-ji, son of the late veteran Jo Bong-heon, Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu, and staff from related departments.

On this day, Mayor Park Gang-su presented the late veteran’s Hwarang Military Merit Medal to Jo Deok-ji and offered warm applause.

Mayor Park Gang-su said, “It is because of those who dedicated themselves to the country during the Korean War that the Republic of Korea exists today,” adding, “Although belated, I am pleased and honored to be able to present the military merit medal to the bereaved family of the late Jo Bong-heon.”

He continued, “Mapo-gu will continue to do its best to ensure that those who sacrificed and dedicated themselves to the nation are honored and that veterans’ affairs are practiced in everyday life.”

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