Uijeongbu City Strengthens Communication Through Veterans’ Organization Meetings... Exploring Directions for Veterans’ Policies

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) held a 'Policy Meeting by Veterans Organizations' at the Veterans Hall on the 11th to strengthen respect for national merit recipients and to promote veterans’ projects that contribute to society.

Kim Donggeun, mayor of Uijeongbu City, held a 'Policy Meeting by Veterans Organizations' at the Veterans Hall on the 11th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This meeting followed the citywide gathering of veterans' organization leaders held on July 18 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day. The focus was on 'enhancing communication' by incorporating the real voices of veterans' organizations into city administration.

Previously, the city also held separate meetings with each organization on September 1 (Special Mission Merit Association, Bereaved Families of the Fallen Soldiers Association, Order of Military Merit Recipients Association, Uijeongbu City Veterans Association) and September 2 (Disabled Veterans Association, Widows of the Fallen Soldiers Association, Vietnam War Veterans Association) to listen to the opinions of each veterans’ group.

During the meeting held with the Liberation Association and the Korean War Veterans Association, various opinions were discussed, including business directions for each veterans’ organization in 2026, plans for new initiatives, and long-term business strategies.

Lee Sichun, president of the Veterans Organizations Council, said, "It was meaningful to have in-depth discussions on veterans’ policies and projects through these small-scale meetings," and added, "I hope various policies to improve the welfare of veterans’ families will be developed and implemented, so that volunteer work and activities contributing to society will continue actively."

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "We will continue to communicate with veterans’ organizations," and emphasized, "We will constantly strive and do our best to create a social atmosphere where those who sacrificed for the nation are respected and supported."

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