A New Window, A Fresh Haircut, and a Bowl of Soup: How Two Cities Honored 100-Year-Old War Heroes
In Jeonju and Ulsan, Shincheonji Volunteer Group Paired Practical Home Repairs and Citizen-Crafted Gifts to Ensure Korean War Veterans Are Never Forgotten 💬 "My father is 100 years old, and so many household repairs were simply beyond his reach. Seeing volunteers care for him like their own family brings such peace of mind." — Son of Jeon Man-seok (100), a Korean War veteran in Jinan-gun True gratitude is not measured by grand speeches once a year on national holidays. It lives in the small, practical actions that make an aging hero’s daily life safer, cooler, and less lonely. This August, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group demonstrated what real-world patriotism looks like across two southern regions of South Korea— Jeonju and Ulsan . By combining heavy home repairs with warm personal care and citizen-written letters, volunteers created a powerful bridge of respect between everyday citizens and Korean War veterans. Jeonju Branch: Restoring Safety for a 100-Year-Old Veteran’s...
