Gyeongju City Presents Order of Military Merit to Late Korean War Veteran Master Sergeant Ju Seokjong

Returned to the bereaved family after about 70 years through the Ministry of National Defense's "Finding the Heroes of the Order of Military Merit" campaign

Gyeongju City announced that on the 12th it presented the Order of Military Merit, the medal certificate, and a commemorative plaque to the bereaved family of the late Master Sergeant Ju Seokjong, who devoted himself to the country during the Korean War.

This presentation of the medal was carried out through the Ministry of National Defense's ongoing "Finding the Heroes of the Korean War Order of Military Merit" campaign.

This project seeks out recipients and their bereaved families who were designated to receive medals during the war but were unable to receive them at the time due to urgent battlefield conditions and other circumstances, in order to restore their honor.

On the 12th, Gyeongju City presented the Military Merit Medal, the medal certificate and a commemorative plaque to the family of the late Sergeant Ju Seokjong, a Korean War veteran, at City Hall. Provided by Gyeongju City.

The late Master Sergeant Ju Seokjong distinguished himself in battle during the war with his outstanding combat capabilities, and as a result, it was decided that he would be awarded the Order of Military Merit.

However, he sadly passed away without ever receiving it during his lifetime, which caused much regret, but through this campaign, the rightful recipient of the medal has been found after about 70 years.

Ju Youngho, the son of the late Master Sergeant Ju Seokjong who attended the presentation ceremony, said, "Although many years have passed, it is very meaningful that my father's honor has been restored," and added, "I am deeply grateful for remembering my father's noble sacrifice and presenting this medal to us."

Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nakyoung stated, "It is our duty to ensure that the sacrifices of those who devoted themselves to the nation are never forgotten," and added, "We will continue to do our utmost to honor and show respect to national merit awardees and their bereaved families."

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