"Doing the independence movement ruins three generations"...Kim Seon-tae donates 10 million won to descendants of meritorious figures [Star Issue]

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Former 'Chungju Man' Kim Seon-tae donated 10 million won to descendants of meritorious independence figures on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Liberation Day.

On the 14th, Kim Seon-tae posted a video titled "Promoting Descendants of Meritorious Independence Figures" on his YouTube channel.

That day, Kim Seon-tae visited the Anti-Japanese Independence Movement History Museum in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, and met Yoon Ji (Chairman), the local Ji (Chairman).

Yoon Ji (Chairman) said, "There is a saying that doing the independence movement ruins three generations, while collaborating with Japan brings prosperity to three generations. That saying is not entirely wrong. In the cities and counties under my jurisdiction, there are 96 members of the Federation of Independence Movement Participants. Among them, 10 are basic livelihood recipients or near-poor grade recipients," conveying a bitter reality.

He continued, "They have nothing to their name, learned nothing, and if they do the independence movement, they get beaten by the Japanese, tortured, and pass away early. I think we should further expand respect for those who dedicated themselves to the country."

Kim Seon-tae asked about compensation, and Yoon Ji (Chairman) revealed, "Presidential commendations provide 980,000 won per month. Many find it difficult to live on that amount, and many do not even receive it."

Hearing this, Kim Seon-tae said, "It is heartbreaking that the state's compensation for those who dedicated themselves to the country remains insufficient," and donated 10 million won for the descendants of meritorious figures.

For the unexpected donation, Yoon Ji (Chairman) expressed gratitude, saying, "Even after turning 80, this has never happened before. It was something I thought could not happen and had never experienced. Thank you very much. I will surely use it meaningfully."

Afterward, Kim Seon-tae explained the reason for his donation: "I wanted to be of help in honoring their great sacrifice and intentions."

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