Volunteers delivered electric fans and summer bedding, installed sun-blocking curtains, reorganised furniture and clothes storage, sorted old clothing and expired medicines, and thoroughly cleaned the homes. They also delivered handwritten letters from local citizens and Taegeukgi flags featuring children’s handprints as expressions of gratitude.

Veteran Jang Gil-seon, 93, said, “I am deeply grateful that they organised my belongings and thoroughly cleaned my home despite the sweltering heat. It feels like a completely new house.”

Lee Soon-sung of the Korean War Veterans Association said the donated fans and bedding would help members get through the summer more comfortably.

Lee Han-bit said, “Many Korean War veterans are elderly and vulnerable to the heatwave, so we identified their needs and provided targeted support. We will continue honouring and supporting those who devoted themselves to protecting our country.”