Hanjeon Industrial Development Practices Sharing for Veterans Month, Military Personnel, and Displaced Persons
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hanjeon Industrial Development donated 700 books and shelves to a military unit and provided jajangmyeon to soldiers.
- The donation will help create a cafe within the military base.
- The company also hosted a cultural event for North Korean refugees, fostering shared memories and identity.
Hanjeon Industrial Development marked South Korea's "Veterans and War Heroes Month" by donating books and providing a meal to soldiers, while also hosting an event for North Korean refugees. The company gifted 700 books and ten bookshelves to the Army's 11th Maneuver Division's Hwarang Unit. These donations will be used to establish a cafe within the military base. Additionally, Hanjeon Industrial Development organized a "Jajangmyeon Day" event, serving the popular noodle dish to soldiers.
The company also invited North Korean refugees, who were displaced by the Korean War, to a cultural sharing event. This gathering provided a space for refugees to reflect on their memories and identities related to their hometowns and to share their experiences with one another.
Ham Heung-kyu, CEO of Hanjeon Industrial Development, stated, "In remembrance of the sacrifices of those who defended Korea during Veterans and War Heroes Month, we prepared this activity to express our gratitude." He added, "We hope it serves as a stepping stone for the soldiers' growth and a time of comfort and empathy for the refugees."
Hanjeon Industrial Development plans to continue various social contribution activities to contribute to the local community and the national community, fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.
In remembrance of the sacrifices of those who defended Korea during Veterans and War Heroes Month, we prepared this activity to express our gratitude. We hope it serves as a stepping stone for the soldiers' growth and a time of comfort and empathy for the refugees.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.