“A Warm New Shelter Before the Harsh Winter”… Daegu Veterans Affairs Office Completes “Love for the Country Shelter” Project

Improving Living Conditions for Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans
Public-Private-Military Partnership Continues for 14 Years

The Daegu Regional Veterans Affairs Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (headed by Kim Jongsul) announced on December 9 that the completion ceremony for the "Love for the Country Shelter" was held under the supervision of Army Headquarters, marking the completion of a residential environment improvement project for war veterans in Seongju County.

Daegu Veterans Affairs Office holds a completion ceremony for the Love for the Country Shelter and takes a commemorative photo. Provided by Daegu Veterans Affairs Office.

The "Love for the Country Shelter" project is a public-private-military partnership initiative that either builds new homes or renovates old ones for elderly veterans of the Korean War and the Vietnam War who are facing financial difficulties. Since its launch in 2011, it has become a leading welfare support program that has been consistently implemented nationwide.

This year's recipient was selected by Army Headquarters following a recommendation from the 50th Infantry Division. With support from the Korea Housing Welfare Cooperative and the Korea Veterans Welfare and Healthcare Corporation, a house built in 1991 was fully renovated. In addition, the General Paik Sunyup Memorial Foundation provided essential home appliances such as a refrigerator and a television, further improving the living conditions of the veteran.

Mr. Ryu, a 78-year-old Vietnam War veteran residing in Seongju County, North Gyeongsang Province, expressed his gratitude, saying, "Due to my age and health issues, daily life has not been easy, but thanks to the renovation of my old house, I will be able to spend this winter warmly."

Kim Jongsul, Director of the Daegu Regional Veterans Affairs Office, stated, "I would like to express my deep gratitude to Army Headquarters and all related organizations for providing a new home for our war veteran. We will continue to strengthen our cooperation with the local community to enhance veterans' welfare and ensure that we properly honor their sacrifices and dedication to the country."