"Solid Security Is the Foundation of Business"... SM Group Chairman Woo Ohhyun Receives Appreciation Plaque from Korea Defense Veterans Association

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Woo Ohhyun, chairman of SM Group, received a plaque of appreciation from the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) in recognition of his contributions to Korea-U.S. friendship diplomacy and the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance.

Woo Ohhyun, chairman of SM Group (right), is taking a commemorative photo after receiving a plaque of appreciation from Robert Abrams, president of the United States Forces Korea Veterans Association (former commander of the United States Forces Korea). SM Group.

On September 17, SM Group announced that Chairman Woo was presented with the plaque during a special Korea-U.S. alliance meeting hosted jointly by the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation and the Korea Defense Veterans Association at the Westin Josun Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by more than 50 people, including Chairman Woo, Robert Abrams, president of the Korea Defense Veterans Association, and Lim Hoyoung, chairman of the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation.

The plaque presented on this occasion was named the "16 STAR Salute." It symbolizes the 16 stars representing four U.S. Army four-star generals who served as commanders of the United States Forces Korea, and features their handwritten signatures. It is known to be the highest honor and mark of respect, presented by former commanders to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Korea-U.S. alliance.

Chairman Woo has been a leading supporter of the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation, donating 100 million won each year to promote security, which he considers the foundation of corporate activity, and encouraging both current and former service members. He has also actively participated in a variety of related projects, including the construction of memorials for U.S. veterans of the Korean War and activities related to security education and research. Chairman Woo stated, "Solid security is the foundation and backbone for Korean companies to expand their economic and industrial territories," adding, "Going forward, I will continue to identify and fulfill various social responsibilities that companies can undertake in the fields of national defense and security."

Meanwhile, Chairman Woo has consistently engaged in private-sector economic diplomacy, such as laying a wreath at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and visiting the Korea Economic Institute (KEI) during his attendance at the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump's second term in January.

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