On Saturday, August 15, in conjunction with Korean National Liberation Day, Consul General Kwangsuk Lee hosted an appreciation luncheon for Korean War veterans and their families, members of the Korean War Veterans Association, and descendants of Korean independence activists. Consul General Lee paid tribute to the noble sacrifice and dedication of the veterans and other honored guests in attendance and expressed his deepest appreciation for their contributions.

During the luncheon, Consul General Lee presented the Ambassador for Peace Medal to Kevin Cownden and Connie McKenzie, the son and daughter of the late Arthur Anthony Cownden, who served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean War. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea, he expressed his gratitude for the late veteran’s service and sacrifice.

The Consulate General also invited Pyeong-guk Ahn , grandson of independence activist Se-hwan Ahn, and Ju-young Lee, granddaughter of independence activist Se-hwa Hong , to honor the noble spirit and dedication of the patriots who devoted themselves to Korea’s independence.

(Photo Credit : Korean Consulate in Vancouver)