SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Selected as Recipient of the 3rd Korea-US Alliance Award

Ongoing Support for War Veterans
Employment Assistance for Former US Forces Korea Service Members
Recognized for Contributions to Strengthening the Korea-US Alliance

The Korea-US Alliance Foundation and the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) announced on September 11 that SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has been selected as the recipient of the third annual "Korea-US Alliance Award."

In October 2023, at Imjingak in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won delivered a congratulatory speech at the unveiling ceremony of the memorial for the late Colonel William E. Weber and General John Singlaub. Korea-US Alliance Foundation

The foundation stated, "Chairman Chey has made significant contributions to strengthening the bonds and advancing the alliance between Korea and the United States, not only through economic cooperation but also by supporting Korean War veterans, engaging in ongoing veteran commemoration activities, and providing employment assistance for former US Forces Korea service members."

SK Group supported the construction of the memorial for the late Colonel William E. Weber and General John Singlaub, who are regarded as symbolic figures of the Korea-US alliance. SK Group Chairman Chey attended the unveiling ceremony, which was held at the veterans’ memorial site in Imjingak, Paju, Gyeonggi Province, in 2023.

In 2021, Chairman Chey also contributed 1 million US dollars to the construction of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States.

The foundation further explained that, as Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chey has led and supported employment programs for former US Forces Korea personnel, thereby boosting the morale of US military members stationed in Korea and helping to foster a positive perception of Korea.

The Korea-US Alliance Award is jointly presented by the Korea-US Alliance Foundation and the Korea Defense Veterans Association to individuals or organizations who have contributed to the alliance and national security between Korea and the United States. The inaugural award in 2024 went to Hanwha Group, while last year’s second award was presented to Pastor Kim Jang-hwan of Far East Broadcasting Company.

The award ceremony for the third Korea-US Alliance Award is scheduled to be held on September 18 during the "Korea-US Alliance Conference" at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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