Busan Regional Veterans Office Donates "My Hero Book" to Gangseo Miracle Library... Spreading Appreciation for Uniformed Service Workers

Ten Children's Books Featuring Real Stories of Soldiers, Police Officers, and Firefighters Donated

The Busan Regional Veterans Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Director Lee Namil) held the "Uniformed Service Workers Appreciation Campaign: My Hero Book Presentation Ceremony" at Gangseo Miracle Library on December 9.

Busan Veterans Office is donating 'My Hero Book' to Gangseo Miracle Library. Photo by Busan Veterans Office

This ceremony was organized as part of the Uniformed Service Workers Appreciation Campaign promoted by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. The aim is to share "My Hero Book," a children's book based on the real stories of uniformed service workers, with the local community to foster pride among uniformed service workers and their families and to spread a culture of respect.

The Busan Regional Veterans Office donated two sets (a total of 10 volumes) of "My Hero Book" to Gangseo Miracle Library. The ceremony was attended by Lee Namil, Director of the Busan Regional Veterans Office, Kim Hyejeong, Head of Lifelong Education at Busan Gangseo District Office, Choi Chanho, Head of Rescue and Emergency Services at Busan Gangseo Fire Station, and other officials.

With fire department officials responsible for local safety participating, the event served as an opportunity for the community to collectively reflect on the dedication of uniformed service workers.

Gangseo Miracle Library is a child- and family-friendly cultural complex that offers a variety of reading, educational, and cultural programs. Through this donation, it is expected that children visiting the library will naturally learn about the roles and significance of uniformed service workers.

The donated book, "My Hero Book," is a children's storybook based on the real-life experiences of uniformed service workers such as soldiers, police officers, firefighters, coast guard officers, and correctional officers. It features stories based on interviews with active-duty personnel and illustrations created using AI image generation technology. The book is structured in the format of "stories told to children," covering topics such as the motivation for becoming a uniformed service worker, memorable moments on the job, professional calling, and messages they wish to convey to the public, delivering a warm educational message.

Lee Namil, Director of the Busan Regional Veterans Office, stated, "Uniformed service workers are heroes who protect the safety of our people, and at home, they are also mothers and fathers who carry additional responsibilities. I hope their stories will become widely known in the community, fostering greater respect and empathy. We will continue to do our best to promote a culture of supporting uniformed service workers together with the local community."

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