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and devotion by paying visits to the seven nations of the UN Sending States during the Korean War , in
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connection with other events such as naval cruise trainings. Due to COVID-19, however, physical visits
were restricted; thus, CDs containing commemorative videos of gratitude and souvenirs (face masks,
miniature of Statue of Brothers, and business card holders) were delivered to the embassies of 22
nations that participated in the Korean War.
Furthermore, in order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of female servicemembers who became
part of the military for the first time during the Korean War, an exhibition of photographs and relics
showing the activities of female servicemembers was held, along with souvenirs delivered to female
veterans through a female veterans’ organization in place of a thank-you luncheon and a memorial
performance.

| Culture/Arts Events | Designed to facilitate an accurate
understanding of the Korean War and instill a sense of security,
Culture/Arts Events ranging from a special exhibition, academic
conferences, literary activities for national defense, to a production/
performance of a military original musical, production of badges, and
storytelling hologram performance.
First, the special exhibition on the 70th anniversary of the Korean
War displayed historical data related to the Korean War, and the
Victory Events, which is attended by a large number of participants,
attracted broad public attention through a tour exhibition. An A military original musical (September
2020)
international academic conference shed new light on the significance
of the Korean War for future generations, thanked the nations that participated in the war, and publicized
the development of the ROK as a nation. A UCC (user created content) and webtoon (online comics)
contest sparked the interest in the Korean War among the younger generation and reminded them of the
importance of a nation. In the contest, 32 outstanding works were selected and used as educational
materials for servicemembers and youths.
Moreover, an original military musical was
produced for both the war generation who had
experienced the Korean War and the postwar
generation, allowing them to empathize and
communicate with each other; the performance
was broadcast live online, drawing favorable
reviews from many audiences. The storytelling
hologram performance is a magic show that Storytelling hologram performance (June - July 2020)

4) Local visit (Canada, Belgium, France, and UK), cruise trainings (Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand)

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