Korean military contingent in Leyte rehab efforts to be feted on June 10 --DND chief

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 4): Korean military contingent in Leyte rehab efforts to be feted on June 10 --DND chief

The South Korean military contingent helping in the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in typhoon "Yolanda"-battered Tanauan and Palo, Leyte will be honored for their contributions on June 10.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin who said that the awarding ceremonies will take place in Leyte.

However, Gazmin did not specify what citation will be given to the 500-member South Korean contingent consisting of engineering and medical personnel.

The troops arrived in Leyte last December. They are expected to be relieved by a similar-sized formation this December.

Gazmin said he went to Seoul last week to express his thanks to the South Korean government for its assistance to the Philippines in the aftermath of super typhoon "Yolanda" in November last year.

"I also requested for the extension of the tour of duty of the South Korean soldiers helping in the rehabilitation works," he added.

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