{"id":252772,"date":"2023-11-06T19:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T19:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-starkist-honors-korean-war-veterans-during-the-chosin-few-gala\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:10:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:10:01","slug":"starkist-rinde-homenaje-a-los-veteranos-de-la-guerra-de-corea-durante-la-gala-de-the-chosin-few","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/starkist-rinde-homenaje-a-los-veteranos-de-la-guerra-de-corea-durante-la-gala-de-the-chosin-few\/","title":{"rendered":"STARKIST HONORS KOREAN WAR VETERANS DURING THE CHOSIN FEW GALA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Nearly 40 Korean War Veterans Honored as Support Continues Through Gala Sponsorship at The Chosin Few Reunion<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">ARLINGTON, Va.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 5, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Yesterday, StarKist Co. of <span class=\"xn-location\">Reston, VA<\/span>, along with its parent company, Dongwon of <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul, South Korea<\/span>, was honored to sponsor the Chosin Few Gala on Saturday night for nearly 40 valiant Korean War veterans and their families. This celebration was a part of the National Chosin Few Reunion, which was held at the Hilton Arlington National Landing from <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 1-5, 2023<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg96acleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg96acleft\" title=\"Chosin Few Group Shot with StarKist Co. and Charlie the Tuna.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2266702\/Chosin_Few_Group_Image_w_Charlie_2023.jpg\" alt=\"Chosin Few Group Shot with StarKist Co. and Charlie the Tuna.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The veterans of the Korean War epitomize American bravery, and it&#8217;s a privilege for StarKist to be able to show our deep appreciation during The Chosin Few Reunion,&#8221; expressed <span class=\"xn-person\">Chae-Ung Um<\/span>, President and CEO of StarKist. &#8220;These gallant individuals who engaged in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir during November and December of 1950 showcased immense courage to uphold and secure liberty for both <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>. Expressing our gratitude for their selfless service and sacrifice is truly an honor.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The tradition of StarKist&#8217;s endorsement of Korean War veterans began over a decade ago and continues today with the company&#8217;s collaboration with The Chosin Few, a national organization composed of Korean War veterans who heroically participated in the historic Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Beaufort, SC<\/span>, The Chosin Few gather annually for a national reunion that brings together the veterans who served in this pivotal battle and their families. StarKist&#8217;s participation in The Chosin Few Gala is a testament to the brand&#8217;s unwavering commitment to honoring Korean War veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Colonel <span class=\"xn-person\">Warren H. Wiedhahn<\/span>, USMC (Ret) and The Chosin Few Chairman\/CEO, stated, &#8220;It&#8217;s remarkable to witness the commemoration of the battle of the Chosin Reservoir through the sustained support from the Korean community. The recognition of The Chosin Few&#8217;s service and sacrifices during the Korean War is deeply meaningful and we extend our heartfelt appreciation towards StarKist and Dongwon for their unwavering support and participation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s gala featured opening remarks from StarKist&#8217;s President and CEO, a performance of the U.S. and Korean national anthems by <span class=\"xn-person\">Alice Park<\/span> as well as entertainment by the Radio King Orchestra.<\/p>\n<p><b>About StarKist Co.<br \/><\/b>StarKist Co. is a\u00a0socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle\u00a0by providing convenient proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations\u00ae, Salmon Creations\u00ae and Chicken Creations\u00ae. As America&#8217;s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist&#8217;s charismatic brand icon, Charlie\u00ae the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contacts:\u00a0<\/b>Michelle\u00a0Faist\u00a0at 571-441-8096 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Michelle.<\/a><a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Faist@StarKist.<\/a><a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">com<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg82cfleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg82cfleft\" title=\"Chosin Few Korean War Veterans Memorial Visit in Washington D.C.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2266703\/Chosin_Few_Memorial_Visit_Image_2023.jpg\" alt=\"Chosin Few Korean War Veterans Memorial Visit in Washington D.C.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgce0dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgce0dleft\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/950296\/StarKist_Co_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4016614-1&amp;h=4007992189&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2266702%2FChosin_Few_Group_Image_w_Charlie_2023.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2266702%2FChosin_Few_Group_Image_w_Charlie_2023.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2266702\/Chosin_Few_Group_Image_w_Charlie_2023.jpg<\/a><br \/>Photo &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4016614-1&amp;h=3722128159&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2266703%2FChosin_Few_Memorial_Visit_Image_2023.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2266703%2FChosin_Few_Memorial_Visit_Image_2023.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2266703\/Chosin_Few_Memorial_Visit_Image_2023.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4016614-1&amp;h=3357588116&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F950296%2FStarKist_Co_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F950296%2FStarKist_Co_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/950296\/StarKist_Co_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  StarKist Co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Nearly 40 Korean War Veterans Honored as Support Continues Through Gala Sponsorship at The Chosin Few Reunion<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">ARLINGTON, Va.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 5, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Yesterday, StarKist Co. of <span class=\"xn-location\">Reston, VA<\/span>, along with its parent company, Dongwon of <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul, South Korea<\/span>, was honored to sponsor the Chosin Few Gala on Saturday night for nearly 40 valiant Korean War veterans and their families. 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