Atlanta, July 27, 2023 – A series of billboard advertisements have been appearing across major U.S. cities from July 15 through August 15 with a heartwarming message to American military veterans.
The billboards advertisements appears in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York.
American Korean Friendship Society (AKFS) sponsored the billboard campaign to thank and in gratitude for the U.S. Veterans sacrifices during the 3-year Korean War from 1950-1953.
A total of 36,634 U.S. soldiers were killed in action and many more from 21 United Nations member countries during the Korean War.
“AKFS is remembering those who gave up their lives during the Korean War and to celebrate their lives. We honor the sacrifices of these brave soldiers who fought for freedom. We are searching more ways to comfort the souls,” said Sunny K. Park, President of American Korean Friendship Society.
Billboards messages are visible near major expressway at the following locations:
Atlanta, GA: I-85 NB Near Pleasant Hill
Chicago, IL: I-290 EB Near 17th Street
Dallas, TX: I-30 WB near SH 75
Los Angeles: Garden Grove Freeway EB near Harbor Blvd.
New York: I-95 NB near Exit 18
AKFS has been running these billboards gratitude campaigns since 1996, according to Park. For more information, visit uskorea.org
