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The
ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship Association
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Mr Yu, Wha Sun, President
Mr. Kang, Kyung Seo, Director
#337-10 Hankangro-2GA, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, Korea
Phone: (02) 749-0928, FAX (02) 749-0415, Cell 017-337-0928
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2000
News of The Association |
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The Birthday
of an "Original" ROK Marine |
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photo and description) |
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Yi Jong Ho, one of the few remaining
"original" Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines celebrated his 70th birthday among
friends and family at an event sponsored by the ROK-US Marine Corps Friendship Association
on July 1, 2000. |
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Jim Lint, a civilian currently working in Korea was one
of the presenters at the event. He sat at the head table and enjoyed the
fine hospitality of the Korea Marines. Jim, a former Marine and member of
the MCCIA and SMDA, also presented Coins to both Yi and the senior ROK
Marine officer attending the event as is Korean custom. |
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Yi joined the ROK Marine Corps in July 1949
just a few months after the Corps was established on April 15th, 1949. He
participated in the Inchon Landing and the ROKMC Operation number 5. He was awarded
the Hawrang Medal, a high South Korean award. After his 15 years of active duty, he
became the ROKMC boxing coach. |
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Many senior ROK Marine officers and
civilian celebrities attended this special event. Retired LtGen Cho Ki Yup, former
Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps and BGen Yi Haw Chul, who commanded the 6th Marine
Brigade during Korean War and the Blue Dragon Brigade in Vietnam were among the flag
officers attending. Noted civilians included TV talent, Mr. Im Chae Moo and
Comedian, MC and President of ROK Scuba Association, Mr. Chong Dong Nam. The
Commandant of the ROK Marine Corps sent a special message congratulating Mr Yi. Also
in attendance for the 70th Birthday Celebration, was the famous
entertainer Mr. Kim, Hung Kuk. He is also the Chairman of the Korean
National Sponsorship for World Cup 2002. (Rough Translation!)
This former ROKMC member is very well known and a hard charger. He
is also the dream model of every Marine... Mr. Kim Hung Kuk married the
Miss Korea, and I got to meet her too at the World Cup 2002 Dinner! What a
charming lady. Mr.
Kang Kyung Seo, Director ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship Association was Master of Ceremony
for this event. |
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Mr. Kang Kyung Seo, Director ROK/US Marine
Corps Friendship Association was Master of Ceremony for this event. This
same ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship Association will also be visiting the USA during July
2000, to include visits at HQMC and Camp Lejeune, NC.
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The famous
entertainer Mr.. Kim, Hung Kuk, hosted and was Master of Ceremony for
the World Cup 2002 Dinner. He is also the Chairman of the Korean
National Sponsorship for The Soccer World Cup 2002. (Rough
Translation!) This former ROKMC member is very well known and a
hard charger. He is also the dream model of every Marine... Mr..
Kim Hung Kuk married the Miss Korea, and I got to meet her too at the
World Cup 2002 Dinner! What a charming lady.
Jim Lint also
attended the as Mr.. Kim, Hung Kuk's guest for the first World
Cup 2002 dinner party. Mr.. Kang Kyung Seo, Director ROK/US Marine
Corps Friendship Association arranged my attendance. This fund
raiser dinner cost from $200 to $9,000 per plate.
Mr.. Kim, H.K. had many congressmen and over 30 entertainers in attendance. Past ROK Commandant, LTGen Chun, To
Mo, 22d ROK CMC also was in attendance and was such a
strong supporter of all the former Marines attending. He still
has been out of the ROKMC for about five years but still looks
like a Marine General. Also attending was Mr.. Hwang, Yong Cho a Gold
Medal winner in the Marathon at Barcelona Olympics. (His father
was also a former Marine) Comedian Lim, Ha Ryon was in
attendance and got up and did some impromptu comedy. Former
Marine, now Congressman Park was also in attendance.
A member of the United Nations (UN)
UNIAEWP presented Mr.. Kim, Hung Kuk an award for
his helping children worldwide
signed by UN Secretary-General: Kofi Annan. In Korea he
also has a scholarship fund for kids participating in Soccer.
What an interesting
evening. I am really enjoying my after hours events!
Photos for
this event will be added to web page when when they are developed...
Someone forgot his digital camera on this memorable event!
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For release to 2d Marine Div Asso Magazine and MCCIA.
Mr.
James R. Lint presenting coin to Original ROK Marine Mr. Yi, Jong Ho with Mr.
Kang, Kyung Seo, Master of Ceremony and Director ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship
Association, MAJ (Ret) Kim, Hae Jung acted as translator.
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Personal from Left to Right:
(1)
MAJ (Ret) Kim, Hae Jung acted as translator; (2) Mr. James R. Lint, former
Marine 7 yrs; (3) Original ROK Marine Mr. Yi, Jong Ho; (4) Mr. Kang, Kyung
Seo, Master of Ceremony and Director ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship Association.
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Personal from Left to Right:
(1)
MAJ (Ret) Kim, Hae Jung acted as translator; (2) Mr. James R. Lint, former
Marine 7 yrs; (3) Original ROK Marine Mr. Yi, Jong Ho; (4) Mr. Kang, Kyung
Seo, Master of Ceremony and Director ROK/US Marine Corps Friendship Association.
Above Mr. Kang displaying coin, below during Mr. Lint's speech.
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Yi, Yong Hwan, class leader of second ROKMC boot camp presents plaque to Mr Yi from class
members. Mr. Kang is Master of Ceremony is also present.
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ROK Marine Corps Flag with Mr. Kang at podium. Below is low resolution and
high resolution pictures. (One may print better.)
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Below is Mr. Yi at the formal birthday platform.
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Below is Mr. Yi and Famous Korean Singer Kim, Hung Kuk, former SGT of ROK Marines with
Mr. Kang Master of Ceremony/
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