Yeongam-gun Awards Hwarang Military Merit Medal to Families of Korean War Veterans

Yeongam County awarded the Hwarang Military Merit Medal and certificate to the bereaved families who distinguished themselves by participating in the Korean War. Photo by Yeongam County

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Yeongam County announced on the 5th that on the 1st, it presented the Hwarang Military Merit Medal and the medal certificate to Kim Bong-seok, the nephew of the late Private Kim Young-joo, who distinguished himself in the Korean War, and Choi Sang-gi, the younger brother of the late Corporal Choi San-ok, on behalf of the Minister of National Defense.

The 'Hwarang Military Merit Medal' is awarded to those who have demonstrated outstanding merit in battle. It is presented to the bereaved families through the Ministry of National Defense and the Army Headquarters' 'Korean War Military Merit Medal Recovery Project.'

The bereaved families who received the medals expressed, "We lost our eldest son and deeply mourned, but we feel that we have somewhat eased our late father's sorrow," and "We are pleased to be able to show this meaningful medal this year."

County Governor Woo Seung-hee said, "We are grateful to the deceased and their families who devoted themselves to the country during the Korean War, and we will continue to honor their noble spirit of sacrifice and do our best to respect the bereaved families."