Busan Veterans Association Holds "Patriotic Literary Contest Awards Ceremony and Business Performance Analysis Meeting"

Participants Ranged from Infants to Seniors in Their Seventies
"Love for the Country and Members Is at the Heart of Veterans' Activities"

The Busan Veterans Association (President Park Donggil) held the "13th Patriotic Literary Contest Awards Ceremony" and the "2025 Business Performance Analysis Meeting" in its conference room on December 5, creating an opportunity for exchange with its members and the local community.

The Busan Veterans Association is holding the "Patriotic Literary Contest Awards Ceremony and Business Performance Analysis Meeting" and taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Busan Veterans Association

The awards ceremony for this literary contest was held in a warm atmosphere with winners and their families in attendance. A total of 376 participants, ranging from infants to people in their seventies, submitted entries, and 21 of them were selected as award recipients.

The awards included the Busan Mayor's Award, the Busan Superintendent of Education Award, the Busan Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Director's Award, the 53rd Division Commander's Award, and the Veterans Association President's Award. The grand prize (Busan Mayor's Award) was presented to Second Lieutenant Park Geon of the 53rd Division.

The event was hosted by Cho Byeonggwang, Director of Organization, and President Park Donggil expressed his gratitude to the winners and attendees in his welcoming remarks, stating, "At the heart of veterans' activities are love for the country and love for our members." A video showing the preparations for the literary contest, set to carols, was played, further warming the atmosphere of the event.

In celebration of the year-end, the Veterans Association also presented high-quality cookie gifts to the award recipients.

Following the awards ceremony, the "2025 Business Performance Analysis Meeting" included a national pledge, awards for outstanding district and county associations, the appointment of new advisors, a video presentation on performance and next year's direction, and a discussion on the development of association work.

This year's performance analysis was shared as a single video content instead of the traditional PowerPoint report, which was evaluated as enhancing participants' understanding and empathy.

The award for outstanding district and county association was given to the Gijang County Association, which was recognized for securing offices for its town, township, and neighborhood branches, achieving 100% of its support fund target, and passing the association's audit with flying colors.

After the event, a luncheon was held. This year, an integrated seating arrangement was implemented regardless of rank, fostering an even warmer environment for communication.

President Park Donggil stated, "The participation and dedication of our members are the driving force behind the development of the Veterans Association," and wished everyone health and prosperity in the coming New Year.

The Busan Veterans Association plans to continue promoting unity among its members and public service activities in the local community.

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