Notification on March 14
The article features significant achievements and acknowledgments in various public service and community initiatives in South Korea.
On March 13, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs announced that the campaign video for 'My Hero Book,' which features stories from 50 active service personnel and their children, won the Grand Prize at the 33rd 2026 Advertisement Awards. This same video was also selected for a Digital Excellence Award at the 34th 2026 Consumer-Selected Good Advertisements, showcasing the importance of community and family narratives in connecting with the public.
Additionally, the Fire Service announced the results of evaluations conducted across all 119 rescue teams in the country, recognizing the Cheongju Western Fire Station's 119 rescue team as the strongest team of the year. This accolade includes an award certificate and plaque, which emphasizes the team's exemplary capabilities and commitment to public safety and emergency response.
Furthermore, the charity organization Kia Motors has contributed 100 million KRW to support single-parent families as part of their 'Star Light Angel Project,' which has been promoted by actress Park Shin-hye since 2012. This funding aims to assist with the livelihoods and upbringing of economically and emotionally struggling single-parent households. Lastly, Seocho District announced it received the Grand Prize at the 4th Korea Healthy Aging City Policy Awards, held by the Korea Institute of Health and Aging Society, for its innovative urban policy strategies that go beyond traditional welfare approaches to redesign care systems for the aging population.