Ambassador Steel and Commander Brunson Attend Yoido Full Gospel Church Service to Honor Korean War Veterans

Organized by the Korean War Veterans ROK-US Memorial Project Association

Discussion on the ROK-US Alliance and Peace on the Korean Peninsula with Pastor Lee Young Hoon

Steel: "My family has a long-standing connection with the church"

Brunson: "May eternal peace be with you all"

Michelle Steel, United States Ambassador to Korea, and Javier T. Brunson, Commander of the United States Forces Korea, attended Sunday service at Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul on the 4th to honor the sacrifices of Korean War veterans.

On the 4th, Michelle Steel, U.S. Ambassador to Korea, and her husband, along with Jay B. Branson, Commander of the United States Forces Korea, and his spouse attended the service at Yoido Full Gospel Church. Yoido Full Gospel Church

According to Yoido Full Gospel Church, Ambassador Steel and Commander Brunson attended the third Sunday service that day together with their spouses. This visit was organized by the Korean War Veterans ROK-US Memorial Project Association to honor the sacrifices of veterans and to promote friendship between South Korea and the United States.

After the service, the two met with Pastor Lee Young Hoon, Senior Pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, and engaged in a friendly conversation on topics such as the ROK-US alliance, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

Pastor Lee stated, "The ROK-US alliance is a valuable partnership that has protected the freedom and peace of the Republic of Korea and serves as an essential foundation for the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula." He added, "It is important for the two countries to continue working together based on strong trust and friendship, so that lasting peace can be established on the Korean Peninsula even amid rapidly changing international circumstances."

He also expressed his gratitude to the United States military and other United Nations veterans of the Korean War. Pastor Lee said, "The Korean church will continue to remember the sacrifices of the veterans and pray for friendship between South Korea and the United States, as well as peace on the Korean Peninsula."

During the service, Ambassador Steel also shared the connection between her family and the Korean church. She explained that her family had attended Youngnak Presbyterian Church, which was founded by Reverend Kyung-Chik Han, for a long time, and said, "I have received many blessings by being here today." She also asked the congregation to continue to pray for her until she completes her work as ambassador and returns home.

On the 4th, Michelle Steel, U.S. Ambassador to Korea (second from the left), and Branson, Commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command (right), greet Pastor Lee Younghoon of Yoido Full Gospel Church. Yoido Full Gospel Church

Additionally, she revealed that it was the 45th wedding anniversary with her husband, Shawn Steel, that day. Ambassador Steel expressed her gratitude toward her family and shared her feelings about attending the service together.

Commander Brunson also conveyed his blessings to the church and those present. He said, "God's mercy and compassion will always remain the same," and that "Jesus is with us yesterday, today, and forevermore."

The event was also attended by Kim Bugon, Chair of the Operations Committee of the Korean War Veterans ROK-US Memorial Project Association; Kim Youngbae, National Assembly Member; Yoon Young-kwan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Park Sunkeun, President of the ROK-US Alliance Friendship Association; Kim Byung-keun, Director of Parkae Hospital; and Kim Kijun, Vice President of Korea Zinc, among other figures from both countries.

The Korean War Veterans ROK-US Memorial Project Association is carrying out projects to commemorate the sacrifices of UN forces who participated in the Korean War. Together with the Korean War United Nations Memorial Foundation of the United States, they are also working to establish a United Nations Veterans Memorial Park in Seoul.

A representative of Yoido Full Gospel Church stated, "Participants agreed that remembering the sacrifices and dedication of veterans is important even for future generations in both South Korea and the United States," adding, "We plan to continue activities to promote the value of honoring veterans, US-Korea friendship, and peace on the Korean Peninsula going forward."

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