On September 18, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul delivered welcoming remarks at the Thank-You Banquet for Returning UN Veterans, held at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

The banquet brought together 66 guests visiting the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence, including U.S. veterans of the Korean War, retired members of U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations Command, and their families.

On behalf of the government, Minister Kwon expressed his gratitude for their noble sacrifice and contributions.