Ponder and Diary

Bridging Local Communities and Veterans Through Tangible Thanks The month of June serves as a dedicated period to honor the historical sacrifices of national veterans whose devotion laid the foundation for modern civic peace. To ensure that these expressions of gratitude extend beyond abstract concepts into direct emotional support, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gangseo Branch executed its specialized "Dadaikseon" Campaign . The initiative focused on gathering authentic thank-you messages from ordinary citizens and delivering them personally, alongside green plants, to regional war veterans. Collecting Citizen Messages via World Environment and Memorial Day Booths The foundational phase of the project relied heavily on public engagement to collect genuine community sentiments: The "Gratitude Post Office" Station : On June 6th, the anniversary of Memorial Day, the Gangseo Branch operated an interactive street booth where commuters and families could pause to learn...

Remembering the Sacrifice of 122 Fallen Student Volunteers The month of June, designated as the Month of Defense and Veterans in South Korea, serves as a vital period for reflecting on the historical costs of peace and national security. To honor the structural sacrifices of young volunteers who lost their lives during the Korean War, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gwangju Branch hosted a specialized "Veterans' Families Gratitude and Sharing Event" on June 15th. The commemorative ceremony took place at the Gwangju-Jeonnam Fallen Student Soldiers Memorial Tower located in Buk-gu, Gwangju. Joint Wreath-Laying and Tributes with 50 Veteran Descendants The operational core of the event focused on historical reflection and direct interaction with living veterans and their surviving families: The Memorial Site : The Gwangju-Jeonnam Fallen Student Soldiers Memorial Tower preserves the names of 122 individual student soldiers from the local region who died in battle during the...