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These are the veterans of foreign countries who came to Korea during the Korean War and the people we need to remember during the Korean War. The fortress government is sending masks to these veterans, and how did the faces and reactions of the veterans who received them?

Reporter Kim Hye-young gathered.

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Colin Khan, 89, a Brigadier General of the Australian Reserve, who fought in the Korean War as an army platoon leader in 1952.

Even after 68 years, he said that he was still proud of his choice.

[Colin Kahn/6·25 Veterans (Australia): I am very happy and happy to be a little contributing to Korea's freedom.]The Australian Embassy in Australia delivered 8,000 masks to Australian veterans and more than 300 families, including 30 masks to Mr. Khan on the 26th of last month.

In South Africa, the son of a reserve soldier was given on behalf of the father, a veteran of the Korean War.

[Duck Rowe / Son of 6·25 veterans (South Africa): I sincerely appreciate the support of the Korean side, including masks and hand sanitizers.]

Since the end of April, 1 million masks have been delivered to 22 participating countries including the UK and Thailand. It is being delivered one after another, but the veterans' faces are consistent.[Cyrill Ruger/6·25 Veterans (UK): I would like to thank all the people in Korea and the embassy staff who made it possible (with mask support). Thank you!]

[Philip Shannon/6/25 Veterans (UK): Thank you very much. (Veterans) The only Korean who comes to us and says thank you. Thank you for taking care of us whenever you have a chance. It's really cool.] The

government plans to consider additional support as the domestic Corona 19 situation and the mask supply situation improve.

(Video editing: Jongwoo Kim)