LG Electronics is expanding its support for veterans and their descendants in Ethiopia, the only African nation that participated in the Korean War.
On June 25, LG Electronics announced that it held a launch ceremony for a veterans support project in collaboration with the international development NGO World Together and the Ethiopian Korean War Veterans Association. The event was attended by Jeong Kang, the South Korean Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yang Seung-hwan, head of LG Electronics Ethiopia, and representatives from the veterans association along with veterans themselves.
The project focuses on visiting 46 surviving veterans to take family photographs and present them with commemorative frames. LG Electronics plans to record interviews capturing their experiences and life stories, while also providing tailored support based on individual circumstances. Selected meaningful stories will be produced into a documentary.
In the second half of next year, a commemorative event will be held to exhibit the documentary, interview videos, and family photographs. The event will include veterans, their families, and government officials, where gratitude plaques will be presented to honor the significance of their service in the Korean War.
Since 2012, LG Electronics has also supported scholarships for the descendants of veterans. Based on employee donations, the company has provided scholarships to 236 descendants and has engaged in housing improvement projects, including living support funds and renovations of aging homes.
The company has also achieved success in its talent development initiatives. Since 2014, LG Electronics has operated the LG-KOICA Hope Vocational Training School in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The school offers free training in IT and electrical engineering, enhancing the employment capabilities of local youth, with all 611 graduates successfully finding jobs or starting their own businesses.
Outstanding graduates are offered internship opportunities linked to LG Electronics' Central Asia Service Corporation, while aspiring entrepreneurs receive training in legal, marketing, and business management, along with mentoring. The school has been recognized as a model for vocational training by the Ethiopian government in 2020.
Yoon Dae-sik, head of external cooperation at LG Electronics, stated, "We will continue our social contribution activities to remember the dedication of Ethiopian veterans and help individuals and society reflect on its significance."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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