South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will award his country's highest decoration for valor to three American veterans of the Korean War during his upcoming state visit to Washington.
Seoul, April 23: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to award the country s highest military order to three Korean War veterans from the US during his state visit to Washington this week, the presidential office here said on Sunday.
Posted : 2021-07-28 13:44
Updated : 2021-07-28 16:55
President Moon Jae-in poses with Raymond Kapaun, second from right, and Katherine Kahn in a medal-giving ceremony honoring their deceased Korean War veteran relatives bravery and contributions to the Republic of Korea at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday. Courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae
By Nam Hyun-woo
Rev. Emil Kapaun / Courtesy of Catholic Archdiocese of SeoulRev. Emil Kapaun, a Roman Catholic priest who served as a U.S. Army chaplain, was honored for his heroism during the 1950-53 Korean War.
President Moon Jae-in awarded the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit, the highest decoration for outstanding military service, to the late priest, on Tuesday, the occasion of the 71st U.N. Forces Participation Day.