LG Electronics has provided food, basic supplies, and financial assistance to 54 surviving Ethiopian veterans of the Korean War, as part of its ongoing social responsibility efforts. Ethiopia remains the only African nation that sent ground troops to the 1950–1953 Korean War, participating under the United Nations Command.
The Ethiopian Kagnew Battalion fought alongside other UN forces in defense of South Korea during the conflict.
Since 2013, LG has awarded scholarships to 230 descendants of Ethiopian veterans. The company also operates the LG-KOICA Hope Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in Addis Ababa, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Established in 2014, the college offers free training in information technology and electrical engineering. It also provides students with lunch and transportation to support their learning environment. To date, 541 students have graduated, many of whom have found employment or launched their own businesses. This year, 70 students are expected to graduate.
LG Electronics continues similar veteran support initiatives in other countries and emphasizes the role of education and technology in honoring the sacrifices of those who served during the war.