LG Gifts Practice Room to Kagnew Choir, Descendants of Ethiopian War Veterans

Practice Room Established in Addis Ababa
Support Includes Audio and IT Equipment

LG has announced that it will provide a dedicated practice room and equipment to support the growth of the "Kagnew Choir," composed of descendants of Ethiopian veterans from the Korean War.

LG invited the 'Gangnyu Choir,' composed of descendants of Korean War veterans from Ethiopia, to LG Science Park in Magok, Seoul, on the 23rd and is taking a commemorative photo. From the left in the front row are Sooheon Chung, CEO of LG Science Park; Yoonjin Kang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs; and Kwangil Kim, CEO of Ddaddeuthan Haroo. LG

On July 24, LG announced that, in collaboration with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and Warm Day, it will establish a dedicated rehearsal space for the Kagnew Choir within the Korean War Veterans Hall in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. In addition, LG will provide related audio and IT equipment, such as laptops, speakers, and beam projectors needed for practice.

On July 23, LG invited members of the Kagnew Choir to LG Science Park in Magok, Seoul, where they introduced the latest technologies and products and held a ceremony to mark the creation of the practice room and the sponsorship of equipment. The event was attended by Kang Yunjin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs; Kim Gwangil, CEO of Warm Day; and Jung Sooheon, CEO of LG Science Park. In addition, LG presented LG Electronics’ portable speakers to all members of the Kagnew Choir who visited Korea, as well as those who could not attend.

Amen Buzayehu Tekalign, a member of the Kagnew Choir, said, “There were many times I felt disappointed because there was no suitable space to practice singing. I am happy now, knowing that we will have our own space where we can sing freely without worrying about others.”

The Kagnew Choir arrived in Korea on June 22 and has since been performing at various events, including singing the national anthem at the 76th anniversary ceremony of the Korean War. Their 36-day visit to Korea will conclude with a performance at the United Nations Forces Participation Day event on the 27th. LG fully sponsored all costs related to the choir’s visit, including airfare and accommodation.

This support is reportedly in line with Koo Kwang-mo, CEO of LG Corp., and his wish to continue expressing gratitude toward countries that participated in the war. The Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion recorded 253 wins in 253 battles during the Korean War. Comprised of third-generation descendants of veterans, the Kagnew Choir serves as civilian diplomats connecting the two countries by performing Korean songs and traditional Ethiopian music.

LG has been consistently engaged in social contribution activities in Ethiopia, such as providing high-quality IT education to local youth through the "LG-KOICA Hope Vocational Training School," and offering internship opportunities at LG Electronics' Middle East and Africa Service Center to outstanding graduates.

On July 23, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs presented a plaque of appreciation in the name of Minister Kwon Oul, acknowledging LG’s leadership in international veterans’ affairs, including the Hope Vocational Training School, and its contributions to boosting veterans’ diplomacy.

An LG representative stated, “We will continue supporting the descendants of veterans so they can achieve economic independence, fully realize their cultural potential, and nurture their dreams and hopes.”

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