Yeoju City Holds Korean War Meritorious Service Medal Ceremony Honoring the Achievements of the Late Sergeant Lee Seokman

Yeoju City in Gyeonggi Province held a ceremony on April 2 to present the Korean War Meritorious Service Medal, honoring the achievements of the late Sergeant Lee Seokman by awarding the Hwarang Meritorious Service Medal to his bereaved family.

Lee Chungwoo, mayor of Yeoju, held a Medal of Honor Award Ceremony for the Korean War on the 2nd, commemorating the merits of the late Corporal Lee Seokman by presenting the Hwarang Medal of Honor to the bereaved family and posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by Yeoju City

This ceremony was part of the Ministry of National Defense's "Korean War Meritorious Service Medal Delivery Project." The project aims to deliver medals that were awarded during the war but could not be handed over due to urgent combat situations. Working in collaboration with Yeoju City, the project reconfirmed the recipient's eligibility and presented the medal to the bereaved family, who had not received it for a long time.

At the event, Lee Heungwon, the late sergeant's child, attended and received the medal on behalf of his family. The family took this meaningful occasion to pay tribute to the noble sacrifice and dedication of the late sergeant.

The late Sergeant Lee Seokman enlisted in December 1948 and was discharged in April 1951. In particular, his distinguished service during the Battle of Palgongsan in the Daegu area during the Korean War was recognized as a major contribution to national defense.

Through this ceremony, Yeoju City reaffirmed the honor of veterans who dedicated themselves to the nation and created an opportunity to widely promote their noble spirit of sacrifice within the local community.

Lee Choongwoo, Mayor of Yeoju City, stated, "It is truly meaningful to be able to honor the achievements of someone who served the nation and present the medal to the bereaved family, even if belatedly."

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