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This year, Korea’s educational aid of PHP3.67 million will help at least 210 academics who are families of Korean War veterans.

The scholars, a mix of high school and college students, would receive around USD300 to USD500 in annual support until they graduate, according to the Korean Embassy in Manila on Tuesday.

“This year (the budgeted amount) is USD73,000. There are 160 students in high school and middle school, with 40 in college. We offer about USD300 for a year for middle school and high school students, and about USD500 for university students “The Philippine News Agency was informed by the Embassy.

The help is a “little gift of appreciation” for the service of the kids’ veteran family members, according to Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul.

“We always admire all Korean War veterans, and we really hope that this tiny expression of appreciation can assist you in your quest to realize your aspirations,” he said.

During a ceremony at the Embassy on Tuesday, the envoy presented cash support to four of the 210 students.

Since 2010, Seoul has given these soldiers’ family members over USD800,000 (around PHP40.27 million) in educational aid.

When communist North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, the Philippines was the first Asian country to commit combat troops, a total of 7,420 personnel of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK).

PEFTOK suffered 112 casualties, over 300 injured, and 16 missing-in-action during the deadly war to reclaim South Korea’s independence.

Korea had been constant in acknowledging the gallantry of Filipino soldiers who fought alongside its people when the war broke out, even during the epidemic.

It supplied thousands of masks and personal protective equipment to the PEFTOK and the Veterans Federation of the Philippines last year, as well as to the crew of the BRP Conrado Yap.

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