Honouring those who served the nation means more than remembering their sacrifices. As veterans grow older, practical assistance, emotional support, and efforts to preserve their wartime experiences are becoming increasingly important.
From the 20th to the 29th of last month, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carried out veterans' welfare activities through 10 branches nationwide. A total of 183 volunteers participated, expressing gratitude and respect to 150 people, including war veterans, recipients of national merit recognition, and their families.
◆ Improving Living Conditions and Preparing for Winter
The Yangpyeong, Mokpo, and Haenam branches visited veterans' homes to provide practical assistance.
In Yangpyeong, volunteers improved insulation in three homes to help residents prepare for winter. In Mokpo, they replaced light bulbs, switches, and door handles, cleaned homes, and delivered winter supplies and first-aid kits. They also organised dementia prevention and companionship activities. The Haenam Branch helped clean the homes of two descendants of Korean War veterans and delivered health kits.
One veteran in Yangpyeong expressed gratitude, saying, “Thanks to the support, I will be able to stay warm this winter.” A recipient of national merit recognition in Mokpo also expressed appreciation, saying, “Knowing that people remember us and take the time to visit gives us great strength.”
◆ Creating Memories and Preserving Wartime Experiences
Several branches organised outings and activities to provide veterans with opportunities for companionship and meaningful experiences.
The Gwangju and Icheon branches organised autumn outings and park visits for veterans, while the Wonju Branch supported 25 veterans in attending a memorial service in Cheorwon. The Eastern Seoul Branch took 30 veterans and family members to historical sites, including the White Horse Hill Observatory, documenting their wartime stories through photographs. Incheon volunteers also visited a war memorial with veterans, cleaned the surrounding area, and recorded their experiences through interviews and photographs.
A participant in the Gwangju outing expressed his happiness, saying, “It had been a long time since I felt so young and refreshed.” A veteran who took part in the Eastern Seoul Branch's activities also expressed his gratitude, describing the experience as "the happiest day of my life."
◆ Preserving History and Sharing Gratitude with the Public
The Pohang Branch organised a public campaign ahead of Dokdo Day to honour the 33 members of the Dokdo Volunteer Defense Corps. Eleven volunteers and 102 citizens participated, learning about their contributions and writing letters of gratitude to the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, the Western Busan Branch signed a social contribution agreement with the Yeongdo District Branch of the Vietnam War Veterans Association. It also presented 26 veterans with digitally restored photographs showing their younger appearances, created using generative AI technology.
Through these initiatives, the Shincheonji Volunteer Corps demonstrated its commitment to supporting veterans through practical assistance, emotional care, and historical preservation. The activities highlighted that honouring past sacrifices should go beyond remembrance and continue through meaningful actions of gratitude and respect today.
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