Dongducheon Mayor Park Hyungdeok Receives Korea Veterans Association's Highest Honor, "Grand Badge"

Recognized for honoring veterans' families and supporting security education
“I will never forget the sacrifices and dedication of those who served our country”

Park Hyungdeok, mayor of Dongducheon, received the Korea Veterans Association's highest honor, the Grand Badge, in recognition of his contributions to honoring national merit honorees and raising awareness of regional security.

Mayor Park Hyeongdeok receives the Korea Veterans Association's Grand Decoration at a ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of Veterans Day in South Korea on the 8th. Provided by Dongducheon City.

Park received the Grand Badge at a ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of Korea Veterans Day on October 8. The award is presented to individuals outside the association who have made significant contributions to its development and the promotion of national security.

Park was recognized for expanding honors and support for national merit honorees and their families, and for supporting programs to foster patriotism among local students. He has also worked with the Dongducheon chapter of the Korea Veterans Association to advance members' rights and interests and strengthen the organization, while fostering a community that respects veterans and national merit honorees.

In particular, he actively supported the "GO! GO! GO! with Heroes" project, launched in June, Patriots and Veterans Month. According to the Dongducheon chapter of the Korea Veterans Association, the project was the first of its kind among the association's 226 city, county, and district chapters nationwide and was recognized as a model for honoring national merit honorees and promoting a culture of veterans' affairs.

"I extend my deep respect and gratitude to the members of the Korea Veterans Association, who dedicated themselves to our country and have been a steadfast pillar of our community," Mayor Park Hyungdeok said. "I will never forget the sacrifices and dedication of those who served national security to help make Korea what it is today."

He added, "I will do my utmost to ensure that national merit honorees and their families can live with pride, providing them with the respect and support they deserve, and will work to spread the value of national security throughout Dongducheon."

Kim Seokhun, president of the Dongducheon chapter of the Korea Veterans Association, said, "This award is a source of pride for Dongducheon and its members, reflecting the city's respect for and commitment to the values of national security and veterans' affairs. We will work closely with the city to fulfill the role of a security organization that connects the local community with national security."

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