As Memorial Day and the Month of National Defense approach, various companies are engaging in social contribution activities to honor veterans. Executives and employees are participating directly to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes and fulfill their social responsibilities.
According to industry sources, SKC conducted a grave site cleaning activity at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery to honor fallen heroes ahead of the 71st Memorial Day. The event included participation from CEO Kim Jong-woo and CFO Park Dong-joo, along with other executives and employees.
Since establishing a volunteer group in 2004 and forming a sister relationship with the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery in 2008, SKC has continued its activities for 19 years. The volunteer team began with a moment of silence at the Memorial Tower before moving to the 19th grave site, which honors 913 military personnel who died in service. They placed national flags, removed weeds, and cleaned the gravestones.
A SKC representative stated, "Through this activity involving both executives and employees, we were able to once again honor the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. We will continue our regular social contribution activities as a responsible company that contributes to the nation and the community."
Hyosung also visited the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery on May 22 to conduct a grave site cleaning volunteer activity. Since 2014, Hyosung has held this event twice a year, with employees participating directly.
On that day, 15 participants from Hyosung, including employees from Hyosung TNC, Hyosung Heavy Industries, and Hyosung Chemical, as well as university student supporters, paid their respects at the Memorial Tower and engaged in cleaning activities at the 9th grave site, which is part of their sister relationship, including placing national flags and collecting wilted flowers.
Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-jun has emphasized the importance of continuing social contribution activities to honor and remember the noble sacrifices of those who dedicated their lives to protect the country.
GS Global announced that on May 27, about 40 employees, including CEO Kim Sung-won, participated in a grave site cleaning and environmental beautification activity at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery.
After paying their respects at the Memorial Tower, employees engaged in cleaning tasks such as washing gravestones, removing weeds, and organizing the surrounding area, reflecting deeply on the significance of honoring veterans.
A GS Global representative stated, "To fulfill our corporate social responsibility, we have linked our grave site cleaning activities with support for childcare, ensuring our employees are directly involved. We will continue to engage in social contribution activities that provide tangible help to the nation and the community."
Global shipping company Pan Ocean also held volunteer activities at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day.
About 30 Pan Ocean employees first visited the Memorial Tower to express gratitude for the noble sacrifices of those who gave their lives for the country. They then conducted maintenance activities at the 43rd grave site (with 1,122 interments), which is part of their sister relationship.
Since 2010, Pan Ocean has continued its grave site maintenance and flower offering activities annually. A Pan Ocean representative remarked, "This was a meaningful time for employees to reflect on their love for the country while honoring the sacrifices of those who dedicated their lives for it. We will continue to fulfill our social responsibilities through various social contribution activities."
Memorial Day commemorates the loyalty of those who sacrificed their lives for national defense and marks its 71st observance this year.
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