On May 31, the company announced that it commemorated fallen soldiers at the National Cemetery in Seoul, the National Cemetery in Yeongcheon, and the National Cemetery in Goesan in observance of National Defense Month.
Chairman Chung Ki-sun visited the National Cemetery in Seoul, where he laid flowers and offered incense at the Memorial Tower to honor the fallen soldiers. He then participated in a cleanup effort in Section 25, a designated area for HD Hyundai, where he and employees removed weeds and cleaned gravestones, enhancing the memorial's significance and encouraging those who joined him.
On the same day, HD Construction Machinery signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs at the National Cemetery to establish a memorial facility honoring UN veterans. The agreement was signed by Minister Kwon Oh-eul and CEO Moon Jae-young of HD Construction Machinery, with Chairman Chung and Dessie Dalkie Dukamo, the Ethiopian Ambassador to South Korea, in attendance.
Under the MOU, HD Construction Machinery will support the construction of a memorial facility for veterans from UN member countries and provide the necessary construction equipment. The first overseas memorial facility will be established in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, which was the only African country to send ground troops during the Korean War.
HD Hyundai is also committed to supporting veterans and the families of national heroes. Since 2022, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have alternately donated 20 million won annually to support children of Navy veterans and those facing financial difficulties. Additionally, since 2021, HD Construction Machinery has partnered with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs on a 'House Remodeling Project' to improve the living conditions of families of national heroes, with plans to assist a total of 21 households by the end of this year.
Chairman Chung stated, "It is our responsibility to remember the sacrifices and dedication of veterans who faced fear without hesitation and to pass this legacy to future generations. HD Hyundai will continue to honor and remember those who dedicated themselves to our country."
Approximately 200 employees, including Chairman Chung and CEO Moon, participated in this memorial activity. Furthermore, the HD Hyundai 1% Sharing Foundation continues to support descendants of veterans with living expenses and essential goods. Notably, in 2024, the foundation established a sisterhood with frontline military units and donated construction equipment and vans to enhance the welfare of soldiers fulfilling their national defense duties.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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