Gyeongnam Regional Development Council Delivers 20 Million KRW to National Merit Recipients

The Gyeongnam Regional Development Council held the 3rd donation ceremony (living support fund) for national merit recipients and their families at the Gyeongnam Veterans Hall, in commemoration of Patriots and Veterans Month in June. The event was attended by 120 people.

Group photo of the Gyeongnam Regional Development Council delivering living support funds to national merit recipients.

The event, held on June 26, was attended by Lee Sangyeon, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Regional Development Council; Kim Maengsook, Director of Welfare Policy at Gyeongsangnam-do; Choi Choonseok, Director of Welfare at the Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Affairs Office; Park Hyungin, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Veterans Organizations Council; as well as the heads of nine veterans organizations in Gyeongnam.

Following the national pledge and introductions of distinguished guests, a total of 20 million KRW in living support funds was delivered to national merit recipients and their families in the province. Commemorative gifts were also presented to the attendees, and a group photo was taken.

The living support funds were delivered to 18 members from the following organizations in the province: the Liberation Association, the Disabled Veterans Association, the Bereaved Families of Fallen Soldiers Association, the Widows of Fallen Soldiers Association, the Order of Military Merit Recipients Association, the Vietnam Veterans Association, the Special Mission Veterans Association, the 6·25 Korean War Veterans Association, and the Vietnam War Veterans Association.

Lee Sangyeon, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Regional Development Council, stated, "It is thanks to the noble spirit of sacrifice of national merit recipients and their families that we enjoy today's prosperity and peace. I express my deepest gratitude, and I will continue to carry on the spirit of veterans and hold this event with respect and appreciation in the future."

Park Hyungin, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Veterans Organizations Council, said, "On behalf of national merit recipients and their families, I extend my deepest gratitude to the Gyeongnam Regional Development Council and Chairman Lee Sangyeon for remembering Patriots and Veterans Month and joining us."

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