Sean, a member of Jinusean, evoked a poignant sense of patriotism.
On the 14th, Sean posted on his personal social media, "Everything will be fine, South Korea! Thank you, I will not forget! On Aug. 15, 2025, I will challenge the 81.5 km for the 80th anniversary of Liberation. We must remember yesterday, live well today, and prepare well for tomorrow."
He added, "'I will not forget' is a pledge to remember yesterday for the independence activists who dedicated everything to protect today's South Korea. 'Thank you' conveys our grateful hearts to those independence activists and the descendants of those currently living, while ensuring we live well today by promising to build homes for them. 'Everything will be fine, South Korea!' is a message I want to convey to our future children and a call to prepare well for tomorrow."
Sean, who has challenged the 81.5 km marathon on Liberation Day for six consecutive years, said, "Whether it's in heavy rain or extreme heat, my reason for running 81.5 km on Liberation Day is to deliver my letter of gratitude to the independence patriots who dedicated everything for South Korea. 'Someone has to do it,' the 2025 80th anniversary Liberation Day 815 Run will be done with 19,450 participants," which evoked strong emotions.
Since 2020, Sean has been conducting campaigns for improving living conditions for descendants of independence activists through '8.15 Run' and '3.1 Run' every year on March 1st and Liberation Day. He has made a significant impact by donating to improve housing for the descendants of independence activists, as well as through revenue from photo collections, supporting children both domestically and internationally, and delivering coal briquettes. The amount he has donated to places in need across society exceeds several billion won.
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