The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Minister KangJung-ai) announced that female independence activists Kwak Nak-won (1992 Orderof Merit for National Foundation – Patriotic Medal), Lim Soo-myung (1990 PatrioticMedal), Lee Eun-sook (2018 National Medal), and Heo Eun (2018 National Medal)have been selected as the 'Independence Activists of August 2024.' These womenwere instrumental in laying the groundwork for the independence movement,delivering letters and providing financial support