Seoul confers peace medals on Pinoys in Korean War

MANILA, Philippines — South Korea conferred Ambassador for Peace Medals on Filipino veterans who served in the Korean War, as it expressed gratitude to the soldiers for helping shape their nation’s peace and freedom.

At a seated banquet at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on July 27, South Korean Minister of Patriots and Veteran Affairs Kwon Oh-eul bestowed the award to Filipino veterans Rodrigo Erenio and Prudencio Manuel, and 11 others from other countries.

Kwon referred to Erenio and Manuel as “my friends,” having met them on March 4 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani during the state visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

In the President’s message delivered by Kwon, he conveyed Korea’s gratitude to the veterans and their families. He noted that the international solidarity shown during the Korean War became the foundation of South Korea’s current prosperity.

Lee reiterated his administration’s commitment to expand outreach, including continuing ties with the veterans.

The event was preceded by a National Ceremony held at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul where Philippine Army Captain Conrado Yap, killed in action, was honored as a Distinguished Hero of the Korean War.

Yap commanded the special company of the 10th Battalion Combat Team during the Battle of Yultong in Gyeonggi province on April 22-23, 1951.

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