Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Seoul-Southern Gyeonggi Branch Holds 'Thank You' Event for Korean War Veterans
On the 26th July, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Seoul-Southern Gyeonggi Branch held a Gratitude event for approximately 100 Korean War veterans. |
“As time passes, we have become veterans, but the Korean War is a living history that must never be forgotten. I sincerely thank the Shincheonji Volunteer Group for providing this meaningful opportunity to reflect on the value of peace.”
On the 26th July, and in commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, the Seoul-Southern Gyeonggi branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group held a commemorative event to express gratitude and respect for the sacrifices and dedication of Korean War veterans. Eun-seok Choi, head of the Songpa Branch of the Korean War Veterans' Association, stated the above.
On that day, nearly 100 Korean War veterans and their bereaved family members were in attendance. The event included a children's choir performance, a screening of a video commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's "Love Your Country, Share Peace" nationwide campaign, commemorative speeches, award presentations (distributed to the heads of four branches of the Korean War Veterans' Association as an expression of appreciation for veterans), special performances, and a luncheon.
In South Korea, where one can live with relative freedom, peace and prosperity, one must not forget the sacrifices of these veterans of war whose contributions (and treatment of) are often overlooked. As such, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group is working hard to widely publicise and record their noble deeds through memorial ceremonies, campaigns, and events.
Indeed, since 2015, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group nationwide has held the 'Love Your Country, Share Peace' campaign in June (Patriot & Veterans Month), in order to raise civic awareness of the noble sacrifice of war veterans who died for the peace of Korea and to promote a world of peace without conflict.
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