Yongin Mayor Lee Sangil Vows Full Honor and Support for Disabled Veterans

Various Commemorative Events to Be Held in Celebration of Patriots and Veterans Month

Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 15 that it will host a variety of related events next month in commemoration of 'Patriots and Veterans Month'.

On the 14th, attendees are taking a commemorative photo at the '74th Anniversary of the Singi Veterans Association Founding Ceremony' held at the Yongin City Veterans Hall. Provided by Yongin City

The city began with the '74th Anniversary of the Singi Veterans Association Founding Ceremony' held on the 14th at the Veterans Hall auditorium in Cheoin-gu, and plans to hold events commemorating 'Overseas Deployment Day' and the '61st Anniversary of Participation in the Vietnam War' at the City Hall Ace Hall on the 20th.

On June 6, Memorial Day, a memorial ceremony will be held at the Memorial Tower located in Jungang Park, Kimnyangjang-dong, Cheoin-gu. On June 25, the city will host events at the City Hall Ace Hall to mark the 75th anniversary of the 6·25 Korean War and the 72nd anniversary of the Armistice Agreement.

At the founding ceremony of the Singi Veterans Association held on the 14th, Yongin City Mayor Lee Sangil said in his congratulatory speech, "The actions of the seniors who directly experienced and overcame the horrors of the 6·25 Korean War are miracles and great history in themselves." He added, "We will spare no effort in honoring and supporting the members of the Singi Veterans Association and their families so that they can live with pride." Mayor Lee also stated, "Ahead of Patriots and Veterans Month, I will do my utmost to carry on the spirit of those who defended this country and to build a freer and stronger Republic of Korea."

During the event, the city awarded citations from the mayor to three exemplary national merit recipients: Lee Chan-jae, Lee Hyungchul, and Son Bongsoo.

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