Yeonsu-gu (연수구), led by District Chief Lee Jae-ho (이재호), held a Patriots and Veterans Month commemoration ceremony on June 26 at the grand auditorium of the Veterans Hall. More than 130 members of local veterans organizations — including the Yeonsu-gu chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association — attended the event, which featured a performance by the district's Traditional Arts Ensemble, a commendation ceremony for exemplary national merit recipients, and congratulatory remarks from the district chief and distinguished guests.
 [코리안투데이] Yeonsu-gu District Chief Lee Jae-ho (이재호) delivers congratulatory remarks at the Patriots and Veterans Month commemoration ceremony held on June 26 at the Veterans Hall grand auditorium. © 김현수 기자 |
Over 130 Merit Recipients and Bereaved Families Gather — Traditional Arts Performance and Commendations Presented
The event was attended by more than 130 members of local veterans organizations, including the Yeonsu-gu chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association (6·25참전유공자회 연수구지회). The program opened with a performance by the district's Municipal Traditional Arts Ensemble, followed by commendations for exemplary national merit recipients, and concluded with congratulatory addresses by District Chief Lee Jae-ho and other distinguished guests.
District Chief Lee remarked, 'Today's Republic of Korea was built upon the sacrifices and dedication of our national merit recipients,' adding, 'We will pursue a range of policies so that the spirit of honoring our patriots becomes a shared value embraced by all residents — including future generations.'
 [코리안투데이] The Yeonsu-gu Municipal Traditional Arts Ensemble performs at the Patriots and Veterans Month commemoration ceremony. © 김현수 기자 |
Newly Opened Veterans Hall — 33-Meter Flagpole and Veterans Memorial Exhibition Hall in Operation Since March
Yeonsu-gu has been expanding its recognition of national merit recipients, anchored by the newly built Veterans Hall that opened in March of this year. The facility houses the Veterans Memorial Exhibition Hall (보훈전시관), which displays artifacts related to the Korean War (6·25전쟁) and the Vietnam War, a replica of a nationally designated Taegukgi (태극기), and donated military merit medals, as well as a large Taegukgi flagpole standing 33 meters tall.
The district regularly holds formal flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies with direct participation by veterans organization members. Tailored welfare programs for national merit recipients are also underway, including health and wellness classes, practical skills courses, integrated counseling services, and a veterans cinema.
Upcoming Veterans Hall Tour Program for Children and Youth
The district plans to expand projects that link the Veterans Hall's exhibition, education, and welfare functions, and to launch a Veterans Hall tour program targeting children and teenagers.
Through these efforts, the district says it will continue working to ensure that the meaning of honoring patriots does not remain confined to a single generation, but takes root as a shared value that extends to future generations.
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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