LG Fully Sponsors Visit to Korea for Ethiopian Korean War Veterans and Their Descendants

LG Supports Travel Expenses for 35 Kagnew Battalion Veterans and Descendants

Ongoing Social Contribution Efforts in Ethiopia, Including the "LG-KOICA Hope Vocational Training School"

LG is sponsoring the visit to Korea of the heroes of the Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion, who bravely fought for Korea during the Korean War, as well as their descendants.

The "Kagnew Choir," composed of 34 descendants of veterans from the Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion who participated in the Korean War, is performing locally in Ethiopia. Warm Day Association

According to LG on June 21, a delegation of 35 people—including the Kagnew Choir, which consists of 34 descendants of Ethiopian war veterans, and Tesfaye Asmamaw, a 95-year-old Korean War veteran—will visit Korea from June 22 for 36 days, participating in a variety of exchange events.

LG is fully covering all expenses needed during the Ethiopian delegation’s stay, including airfare and accommodation. This event is a model case of public-private cooperation, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, and is organized and operated by the Warm Day Foundation, which has been supporting Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion veterans since 2016. The Warm Day Foundation established the Kagnew Choir in 2018 and has continued to provide music education and promote international cultural exchange activities.

Ethiopia was the only African country to send ground troops to the Korean War, dispatching the imperial guard Kagnew Battalion by order of Emperor Haile Selassie. The Kagnew Battalion achieved a remarkable record of 253 victories in 253 engagements on the central front during the war, without leaving a single prisoner behind. During this process, 122 Kagnew Battalion members were killed and 536 wounded, and their sacrifices laid the foundation for the freedom and prosperity that Korea enjoys today.

The Kagnew Choir will participate in a range of events, including the "International Veterans and Peace Project Concert" at the National Assembly on June 24 and the "76th Anniversary of the Korean War" ceremony in Suwon on June 25. On June 25, they will also perform the national anthem at the professional baseball game between the LG Twins and Samsung Lions at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The delegation will conclude their visit with a commemorative performance for "UN Forces Participation Day" on July 27.

In addition to this sponsorship, LG has been consistently engaged in social contribution activities for Ethiopia. In partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ethiopian government, LG established the "LG-KOICA Hope Vocational Training School" in 2014, providing high-quality IT education to local youth. Outstanding graduates are also offered internship opportunities at LG Electronics Central Africa Service Corporation. Over the past 13 years, the school has nurtured more than 600 local youth as industrial talent, making it a successful model of global educational aid.

An LG official stated, "This visit by the Kagnew Choir is not only a tribute to the noble sacrifices of Ethiopian veterans, but also a meaningful opportunity for future generations to connect through music. We will continue to remember those who dedicated themselves to Korea and remain committed to meaningful social contribution activities that fulfill our social responsibility."

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