President Lee: “We will remember disabled veterans’ extraordinary sacrifices to the very end and repay them with the respect they deserve”

[Financial News] On the 15th, President Lee Jae Myung said to disabled veterans, “I will remember your extraordinary sacrifices to the very end and repay you with the respect you deserve and a better life.”
In a video congratulatory address at the opening ceremony of the 60th National Disabled Veterans Athletic Meet that day, President Lee said, “The history of the National Disabled Veterans Athletic Meet bears the indelible imprint of the sweat of heroes who devoted themselves to their country and the unyielding will of those who rose above their injuries.”
President Lee stressed, “Your spirit of challenge—refusing to give up and taking one more step forward—has been the firm foundation of sports for people with disabilities in Korea and a precious driving force moving our country forward.”
He continued, “That fiery passion is now reaching out to the world,” and said, “In the coming year, 2029, the World Disabled Veterans Sports Games, the Invictus Games, will be held for the first time in Asia in our city of Daejeon.”
He pledged, “Our government will stand alongside you as a steadfast partner and provide support so that the honor and pride of Korea’s disabled veterans can be elevated and Korea’s spirit of honoring its veterans can be shared widely around the world.”
President Lee told Yu Eul-sang, chairman of the Korea Disabled Veterans Association, and other officials, “I am deeply grateful for the efforts you have devoted over the past 60 years to the rehabilitation and independence of our heroes.” To the athletes, he said, “I also send my heartfelt encouragement to all of you, who have given your all for today and will showcase to the fullest the skills you have honed.”
He added, “I hope today’s gathering will be a meaningful celebration where friendship is shared beyond wins and losses, and I wish everyone taking part good health and happiness.”
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