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"My grandfather died without seeing a uniform like this, but he will surely be delighted in heaven."


A proper uniform for the Korean War veterans was born.



Instead of a shabby vest, which was somewhat lacking to wear at events, it is a conquest that embodies respect and respect for the veterans.



On the 20th, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs unveiled the new summer group uniforms of the 6/25 veterans, and released pictorials and videos actually worn by veterans.



The group uniform consists of outerwear, top, bottom, and tie. In particular, hemp (linen) outerwear and short-sleeved tops carry badges and decorations to indicate that they are the Korean War veterans.

The necktie was also embroidered with the symbol system of the people of national merit and the symbol of the Korean War Veterans Association.





In commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War, 10 veterans and top experts in each field participated in the 'Heroes in Uniform' project planned by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs.



The uniform design was designed by Kim Seok-won (Andy & Depp), and the font design on the clothes was designed by Kim Min-ju, a member of Yoon Design Wongdongsangsang. ' supported.

Photographer Hong Woo-rim was in charge of the photo shoot.



Veterans dressed in summer uniforms with national respect and courtesy did not hide their joy.


"In the summer, I usually wear a vest that has many pockets and is comfortable, but because it is not a uniform or a uniform, there were many things I lacked to wear to an event. A group uniform increases a sense of belonging and adds honor, and I am grateful for the precious opportunity to wear a new uniform. "

- Lee In-beom, Auditor



of the Korean War Veterans Association

I hope that the target will be expanded to all members of the Korean War veterans.”

- Son Hee-won, Chairman of the Korean War Veterans Association


According to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the existing spring and autumn clothes, winter clothes, and summer uniforms (vests) were created and distributed by the Korean War Veterans Association, and the veterans purchased them at their own expense from a designated company.



Park Min-sik, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs, said, "Through this 'Heroes in Uniform' project, we hope that a veteran culture that respects and appreciates veterans and respects uniformed workers can achieve a national consensus." We will work hard to expand the provision of new group uniforms on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the armistice in 2023 by seeking various support measures."



Netizens also greatly welcomed the news that a uniform was born to honor the heroes of the country.



Although it took a long time, he expressed his gratitude for the spirit of sacrifice for the country, saying he was happy to be able to wear a proper uniform for the veterans.


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Meanwhile, Son Hee-won, chairman of the Korean War Veterans Association, is going to throw the first pitch in a new uniform at the professional baseball game between the Hanwha Eagles and LG Twins held at 6:30 pm tonight at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul.



(Photo = provided by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs, captured on YouTube by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs)