KCCI Forms Sisterhood with Navy Second Fleet Command... Expanding Support to Navy and Air Force Units

Visit to Pyeongtaek Base, Delivery of Consolation Funds
Strengthening Cooperation for Patriots and Veterans Month
Plans for Consolation Visits to Air Force Units in the Second Half of the Year

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced that, in commemoration of Patriots and Veterans Month, it visited the Republic of Korea Navy Second Fleet Command, established a sisterhood relationship, and delivered consolation funds.

On the afternoon of June 20, Park Dongmin, Executive Vice President of KCCI, visited the Navy Second Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek, delivered consolation funds to Commander Heo Seongjae of the Second Fleet, and paid tribute at the memorial tower for the 46 fallen sailors of the Cheonan. He then visited the ROKS Yoon Youngha, a vessel named after a fallen hero of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, and encouraged the service members.

This visit was made to express gratitude to the service members who are dedicated to national security, and to strengthen civil-military cooperation.

Exterior view of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry

KCCI stated, "Last month, we held an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our sisterhood relationship with the Army's 21st Division, and have so far focused our consolation activities on Army units in frontline areas. However, due to recent changes in the security environment and the growing importance of the defense industry, we plan to expand our support to Navy and Air Force units starting this year." The organization added, "We are also planning to provide consolation visits to Air Force units in the second half of the year."

With this sisterhood agreement, KCCI and the Navy Second Fleet Command plan to continue regular exchange and cooperation activities.