On January 20, 2026, Vice Minister Kang Yun-jin attended a ceremony honoring Brigadier General Tahsin Yazıcı, selected as a Hero of the Korean War for January 2026. The event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Jung-gu, Seoul. During the ceremony, Vice Minister Kang presented a commemorative plaque to Ambassador Murat Tamer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Korea, followed by a commemorative photo session.