SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - South Korea's Hanjin Group marked Veterans Day this year by reaffirming its support for Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a nonprofit that assists wounded and ill service members and their families.
The company said Wednesday it hosted a ceremony on Nov. 12 to pledge continued backing for the organization.
The event drew Hanjin President Cho Hyun-min, Chief Executive Noh Sam-seok, senior leaders from the fund and a group of Vietnam War veterans. The company said the gathering is an effort to honor its decades-long connection with the U.S. military, dating to the 1960s when Hanjin’s predecessor handled logistics operations for American forces during the Vietnam War.
This year’s donation will go toward foldable electric tricycles intended to improve mobility for elderly veterans. Hanjin and the fund plan to work together to identify recipients for future aid programs.
This follows a similar outreach effort in September, when Hanjin donated computers, books and scholarships to a school in Quy Nhon, Vietnam, to support students from low-income families.
“As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are reflecting on our origins and trying to build bridges between the past, present and future,” the company said in a press release. “As a global logistics provider, we remain committed to supporting communities and advancing human welfare wherever we operate.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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