On 25th, the 62nd anniversary of the Korean War, the Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik invited 12 foreign students who are the descendants of Korean War Veterans, to the prime minister's official residence, and had luncheon with them.
The Prime Minister Kim honored the war veterans saying "South Korea could make miraculous history because of the sacrifices made by foreign veterans who fought under the flag of UN"
He also said "South Korea has leaped from the world's poorest country to the world's top 10 economic power in just half a century. We have set an example as a free democratic nation that has achieved remarkable economic growth as well as democratization. We have always remembered support the international society has given us"
He promised "We will always remember courage and spirit the foreign veterans have shown, and we will do our best to become 'Nation that never forgets gratitude' and 'Advanced Nation with responsibility'"
Especially, he emphasized "We will maintain abiding and close relations with our allies in various aspects. I hope the descendants of the foreign veterans act as the bridge"
Meanwhile at this luncheon, a Turkish student Turgut(23, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies), on behalf of the descendants of foreign war veterans, said appreciative words to the Prime Minister Kim in fluent Korean language.
Mr. Turgut have been selected for the Turkish national team in Taekwondo, and his grandfather fought in battles near Yongin region at Korean War.
All the descendants invited for the luncheon, have been receiving full scholarships of school fees and boarding fees from South Korean government, and also a special scholarship every month from Korean War Memorial Foundation.
The President of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Park Chul, the Deputy Chairman of Korean War Memorial Foundation and the CEO of KBS Kim In-kyu, former Member of Parliament Cho Yoon-sun, and the head of Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Park Seong-chun, also attended this luncheon.
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