HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun cleans gravestones at National Cemetery, pledges support for Korean War veteran memorials

HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun led memorial activities at the National Seoul Cemetery, honoring fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day.

On May 31, Chung, along with approximately 200 HD Hyundai employees, participated in cleaning gravestones and removing weeds at the cemetery's 25th sector, which is affiliated with the company. They also paid respects at the Hyeonchungtap (Memorial Tower).

"It is our responsibility to remember and pass on the sacrifices and dedication of the veterans who faced fear without hesitation," Chung stated. "HD Hyundai will continue to remember and honor those who dedicated themselves to the nation."

Earlier in March, Chung had visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial during President Yoon Suk-yeol's state visit to the Philippines. This visit underscored the company's commitment to remembering the sacrifices made by international allies.

In a significant development, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. This agreement aims to support the construction of memorial facilities honoring United Nations veterans of the Korean War in 22 participating countries. HD Hyundai Construction Equipment will provide necessary construction machinery for these projects.

The first overseas memorial facility will be established in Ethiopia, the only African nation that sent ground troops to the Korean War. The facility will be built at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Cemetery in Addis Ababa. The MOU signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Park Min-shik, Chairman Chung Ki-sun, President Moon Jae-young of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, and Ethiopian Ambassador to Korea Dessie Dalke Dukamo.

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has also been involved in a "House Remodeling Project" with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs since 2021, aimed at improving the living conditions of families of national merit recipients.

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It is our responsibility to remember and pass on the sacrifices and dedication of the veterans who faced fear without hesitation. HD Hyundai will continue to remember and honor those who dedicated themselves to the nation.