From Home Insulation to AI Photo Restorations: How 183 Volunteers Honored 150 Veterans Nationwide

From October 20 to 29, 2026, 183 Volunteers Across 10 Regional Branches Provided Home Maintenance, Outings, and Historic Preservation for 150 National Veterans and Bereaved Families

💬 "Today was the happiest day of my life."

— A Korean War Veteran Participating in the Seoul Eastern Branch Historical Site Visit

Honoring those who sacrificed for their country goes beyond reflecting on history. As national veterans reach advanced ages, checking their daily comfort and helping them prepare for winter has become increasingly important.

From October 20 to 29, 2026, 183 volunteers from 10 regional branches of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carried out practical patriotic outreach across South Korea, expressing respect and gratitude to 150 national heroes, veterans, and bereaved families.


Home Care & Winter Insulation (Yangpyeong, Mokpo, Haenam)

Regional branches visited elderly veterans' homes to improve living conditions ahead of the cold season:

  • Yangpyeong Branch: Installed thermal insulation for 3 vulnerable veteran households to protect against winter drafts. One beneficiary noted: "I can now spend this winter comfortably and warmly."

  • Mokpo Branch: Replaced lights, switches, and door handles for 3 veteran homes, conducted home cleanups, delivered winter supplies and first-aid kits, and led dementia prevention exercises. A resident shared: "Having people remember and visit us gives us immense strength."

  • Haenam Branch: Assisted with home cleaning and delivered health kits to households of two Korean War veteran descendants.

Autumn Outings & Commemorative Pilgrimages (Gwangju, Icheon, Wonju, Seoul Eastern, Incheon)

Volunteers accompanied senior veterans on nature outings and historical site visits to foster warm emotional connections:

  • Gwangju & Icheon Branches: Accompanied 10 Korean War veterans and patriotic members on an autumn trip along the Hwangryong River in Jangseong-gun, providing mobility care, photography, and meals. The Icheon Branch hosted 10 veterans for a stroll and meal at Seolbong Park.

  • Wonju Branch: Supported transport for 25 veterans attending the Cheorwon Fallen Soldiers Memorial Ceremony.

  • Seoul Eastern Branch: Escorted 30 veterans and family members to historic battlefield locations, including the White Horse Hill Lookout, Cheorwon History and Culture Park, and the Labor Party Building, documenting their wartime experiences.

  • Incheon Branch: Visited war monuments at Subong Park alongside veterans, tidied the memorial grounds, and archived veteran testimonies through interviews and photos.

Archiving Veteran History & Public Engagement (Pohang, Busan Western)

Efforts were also made to record the history of national service and share it with everyday citizens:

  • Pohang Branch: Ahead of Dokdo Day, 11 volunteers hosted a public awareness campaign at Yeongildae Beach honoring the 33 members of the Dokdo Volunteer Garrison. A total of 102 citizens participated, learning about the garrison's history and writing thank-you letters to surviving family members.

  • Busan Western Branch: Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yeongdo Chapter of the Vietnam War Veterans Association and delivered AI-restored "Youth Photos" to 26 veterans, restoring image portrayals of their younger years during service.

Connecting Past Sacrifices to Present Care

Across all 10 regions, the multi-faceted initiative demonstrated that honoring veterans requires ongoing, practical care—whether fixing a broken door handle, taking a stroll in the park, or recording living historical memories for future generations.


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