Kwon Oeul Vows to Strengthen Support for Low-Income Veterans and Recognition for Independence Patriots

Kwon Oeul pledges to strengthen support for low-income veterans
"Special sacrifices deserve special compensation"
Plans to enhance recognition for independence patriots and their families
Focus on fair compensation for conscripted veterans and national unity

Kwon Oeul, nominee for Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, stated on the 15th, "I will address gaps in veterans' support by restructuring the compensation system and strengthening support mechanisms for low-income veterans, while also enhancing assistance for their spouses."

Kwon Oeul, nominee for Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, is responding to a lawmaker's question at the confirmation hearing held by the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee on the 15th. Photo by Yonhap News

In his opening remarks at the confirmation hearing before the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee that day, Kwon said, "I will deeply embrace President Lee Jaemyung’s governing philosophy that special sacrifices for all deserve special compensation, and I will listen attentively to even the smallest voices of veterans' families."

Kwon also said, "To dispel the saying, 'Three generations suffer if you participate in the independence movement,' I will establish measures to enhance recognition and support for independence patriots and their families. In addition, I will further strengthen the veterans’ healthcare system to ensure a healthy life for national merit recipients, and pursue comprehensive, tailored policies in response to aging."

He further pledged to promote a culture of honoring veterans to foster national unity, including ensuring the smooth execution of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of Liberation this year.

Additionally, he said he would devise measures to ensure fair compensation for conscripted veterans for the time they sacrificed in defense of the nation.

Kwon stated, "Honoring the history of independence, national defense, and democracy is the very foundation for healing conflict and division, and for moving toward a future that everyone can embrace. I believe the President nominated me as Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to lead national unity that transcends politics and ideology through veterans’ affairs."

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